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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.93, 620.18 and 396.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.93, 620.18 and 396.31 is: 595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.93 : 620.18 = 396.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.93/620.18 = 396.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.93x = 620.18 × 396.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.93x = 245,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,783.54/412.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.22

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