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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.29, 623.61 and 390.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.29, 623.61 and 390.79 is: 585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.29 : 623.61 = 390.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.29/623.61 = 390.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.29x = 623.61 × 390.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.29x = 243,700.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,700.55/416.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.41

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