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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 867.88 and 419.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 867.88 and 419.47 is: 578.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 867.88 = 419.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/867.88 = 419.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 867.88 × 419.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 364,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,049.62/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.50

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