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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.60, 619.14 and 386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.60, 619.14 and 386.96 is: 579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.60 : 619.14 = 386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.60/619.14 = 386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.60x = 619.14 × 386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.60x = 239,582.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,582.41/413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.26

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