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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.59, 867.74 and 419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.59, 867.74 and 419.14 is: 578.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.59 : 867.74 = 419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.59/867.74 = 419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.59x = 867.74 × 419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.59x = 363,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,704.54/628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.60

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