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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.79, 627.33 and 399.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.79, 627.33 and 399.31 is: 599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.79 : 627.33 = 399.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.79/627.33 = 399.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.79x = 627.33 × 399.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.79x = 250,497.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,497.00/417.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.58

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