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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.95, 622.43 and 389.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.95, 622.43 and 389.41 is: 581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.95 : 622.43 = 389.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.95/622.43 = 389.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.95x = 622.43 × 389.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.95x = 242,380.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,380.61/416.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.32

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