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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 622.23 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 622.23 and 390.06 is: 585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 622.23 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/622.23 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 622.23 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 242,707.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,707.03/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.15

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