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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 620.16 and 398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 620.16 and 398.04 is: 596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 620.16 = 398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/620.16 = 398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 620.16 × 398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 246,848.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,848.49/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.51

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