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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.98, 627.61 and 399.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.98, 627.61 and 399.49 is: 599.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.98 : 627.61 = 399.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.98/627.61 = 399.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.98x = 627.61 × 399.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.98x = 250,726.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,726.99/417.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.86

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