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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.94, 869.03 and 419.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.94, 869.03 and 419.91 is: 579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.94 : 869.03 = 419.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.94/869.03 = 419.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.94x = 869.03 × 419.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.94x = 364,913.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,913.26/629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.28

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