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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 625.47 and 394.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 625.47 and 394.21 is: 591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 625.47 = 394.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/625.47 = 394.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 625.47 × 394.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 246,566.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,566.53/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.06

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