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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 622.34 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 622.34 and 391.96 is: 588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 622.34 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/622.34 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 622.34 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 243,932.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,932.39/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.70

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