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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.38, 622.20 and 394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.38, 622.20 and 394.58 is: 592.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.38 : 622.20 = 394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.38/622.20 = 394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.38x = 622.20 × 394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.38x = 245,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,504.57/414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.47

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