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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.28, 899.78 and 419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.28, 899.78 and 419 is: 577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.28 : 899.78 = 419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.28/899.78 = 419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.28x = 899.78 × 419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.28x = 377,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,007.82/652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.98

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