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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.40, 868.92 and 419.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.40, 868.92 and 419.86 is: 579.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.40 : 868.92 = 419.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.40/868.92 = 419.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.40x = 868.92 × 419.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.40x = 364,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,824.75/629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.64

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