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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.97, 622.65 and 395.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.97, 622.65 and 395.91 is: 591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.97 : 622.65 = 395.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.97/622.65 = 395.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.97x = 622.65 × 395.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.97x = 246,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,513.36/416.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.20

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