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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.24, 622.14 and 394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.24, 622.14 and 394.60 is: 591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.24 : 622.14 = 394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.24/622.14 = 394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.24x = 622.14 × 394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.24x = 245,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,496.44/415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.22

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