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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 887.72 and 419.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 887.72 and 419.00 is: 578.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 887.72 = 419.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/887.72 = 419.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 887.72 × 419.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 371,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,948.15/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.49

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