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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.81, 868.86 and 419.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.81, 868.86 and 419.78 is: 579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.81 : 868.86 = 419.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.81/868.86 = 419.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.81x = 868.86 × 419.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.81x = 364,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,732.22/629.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.11

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