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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.96, 622.84 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.96, 622.84 and 392.01 is: 588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.96 : 622.84 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.96/622.84 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.96x = 622.84 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.96x = 244,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,159.51/414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.39

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