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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.46, 1,013.43 and 419.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.46, 1,013.43 and 419.67 is: 579.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.46 : 1,013.43 = 419.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.46/1,013.43 = 419.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.46x = 1,013.43 × 419.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.46x = 425,306.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,306.17/734.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.07

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