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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.30, 612.98 and 394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.30, 612.98 and 394.26 is: 591.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.30 : 612.98 = 394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.30/612.98 = 394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.30x = 612.98 × 394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.30x = 241,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,673.49/408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.90

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