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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.12, 625.88 and 391.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.12, 625.88 and 391.48 is: 586.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.12 : 625.88 = 391.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.12/625.88 = 391.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.12x = 625.88 × 391.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.12x = 245,019.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,019.50/418.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.00

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