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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.69, 1,067.68 and 419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.69, 1,067.68 and 419.48 is: 629.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.69 : 1,067.68 = 419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.69/1,067.68 = 419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.69x = 1,067.68 × 419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.69x = 447,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,869.60/711.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.31

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