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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.57, 868.72 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.57, 868.72 and 419.88 is: 579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.57 : 868.72 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.57/868.72 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.57x = 868.72 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.57x = 364,758.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,758.15/629.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.38

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