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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 618.72 and 396.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 618.72 and 396.76 is: 592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 618.72 = 396.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/618.72 = 396.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 618.72 × 396.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 245,483.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,483.35/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.27

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