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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.46, 867.24 and 419.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.46, 867.24 and 419.01 is: 578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.46 : 867.24 = 419.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.46/867.24 = 419.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.46x = 867.24 × 419.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.46x = 363,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,382.23/628.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.22

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