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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.71, 1,116.16 and 419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.71, 1,116.16 and 419.40 is: 628.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.71 : 1,116.16 = 419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.71/1,116.16 = 419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.71x = 1,116.16 × 419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.71x = 468,116.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,116.46/744.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.59

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