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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.69, 627.67 and 390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.69, 627.67 and 390.60 is: 586.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.69 : 627.67 = 390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.69/627.67 = 390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.69x = 627.67 × 390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.69x = 245,167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,167.90/417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.96

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