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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.28, 624.48 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.28, 624.48 and 391.56 is: 587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.28 : 624.48 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.28/624.48 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.28x = 624.48 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.28x = 244,521.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,521.39/416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.40

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