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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 624.79 and 392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 624.79 and 392.88 is: 588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 624.79 = 392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/624.79 = 392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 624.79 × 392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 245,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,467.50/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.48

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