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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 621.76 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 621.76 and 390.72 is: 586.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 621.76 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/621.76 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 621.76 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 242,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,934.07/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.12

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