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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.46, 623.88 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.46, 623.88 and 394.32 is: 590.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.46 : 623.88 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.46/623.88 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.46x = 623.88 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.46x = 246,008.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,008.36/416.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.71

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