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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.26, 868.74 and 419.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.26, 868.74 and 419.72 is: 579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.26 : 868.74 = 419.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.26/868.74 = 419.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.26x = 868.74 × 419.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.26x = 364,627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,627.55/629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.45

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