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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.75, 627.98 and 387.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.75, 627.98 and 387.69 is: 582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.75 : 627.98 = 387.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.75/627.98 = 387.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.75x = 627.98 × 387.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.75x = 243,459.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,459.63/417.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.79

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