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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.98, 618.93 and 394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.98, 618.93 and 394.62 is: 591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.98 : 618.93 = 394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.98/618.93 = 394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.98x = 618.93 × 394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.98x = 244,242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,242.16/412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.41

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