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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.32, 625.19 and 398.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.32, 625.19 and 398.90 is: 599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.32 : 625.19 = 398.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.32/625.19 = 398.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.32x = 625.19 × 398.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.32x = 249,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,387.86/416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.03

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