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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.89, 868.16 and 419.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.89, 868.16 and 419.42 is: 578.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.89 : 868.16 = 419.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.89/868.16 = 419.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.89x = 868.16 × 419.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.89x = 364,120.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,120.37/628.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.99

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