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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.88, 623.03 and 398.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.88, 623.03 and 398.33 is: 598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.88 : 623.03 = 398.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.88/623.03 = 398.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.88x = 623.03 × 398.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.88x = 248,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,171.33/414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.17

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