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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.59, 623.89 and 391.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.59, 623.89 and 391.45 is: 590.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.59 : 623.89 = 391.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.59/623.89 = 391.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.59x = 623.89 × 391.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.59x = 244,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,221.74/413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.49

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