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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.51, 868.74 and 419.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.51, 868.74 and 419.54 is: 578.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.51 : 868.74 = 419.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.51/868.74 = 419.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.51x = 868.74 × 419.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.51x = 364,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,472.51/629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.98

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