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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.42, 618.71 and 396.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.42, 618.71 and 396.41 is: 593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.42 : 618.71 = 396.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.42/618.71 = 396.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.42x = 618.71 × 396.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.42x = 245,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,257.76/413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.25

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