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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.67, 1,117.16 and 419.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.67, 1,117.16 and 419.66 is: 629.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.67 : 1,117.16 = 419.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.67/1,117.16 = 419.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.67x = 1,117.16 × 419.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.67x = 468,827.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,827.37/744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.58

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