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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.90, 627.59 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.90, 627.59 and 396.63 is: 595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.90 : 627.59 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.90/627.59 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.90x = 627.59 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.90x = 248,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,921.02/417.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.65

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