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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.11, 622.73 and 396.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.11, 622.73 and 396.15 is: 590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.11 : 622.73 = 396.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.11/622.73 = 396.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.11x = 622.73 × 396.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.11x = 246,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,694.49/418.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.02

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