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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 866.90 and 419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 866.90 and 419 is: 577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 866.90 = 419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/866.90 = 419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 866.90 × 419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 363,231.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,231.10/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.66

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