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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.15, 624.96 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.15, 624.96 and 394.88 is: 593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.15 : 624.96 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.15/624.96 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.15x = 624.96 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.15x = 246,785.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,785.77/416.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.03

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