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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.84, 1,368.16 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.84, 1,368.16 and 419.16 is: 628.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.84 : 1,368.16 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.84/1,368.16 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.84x = 1,368.16 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.84x = 573,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,477.95/912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.23

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