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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.73, 867.95 and 419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.73, 867.95 and 419.26 is: 578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.73 : 867.95 = 419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.73/867.95 = 419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.73x = 867.95 × 419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.73x = 363,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,896.72/628.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.78

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