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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 629.51 and 396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 629.51 and 396.59 is: 596.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 629.51 = 396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/629.51 = 396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 629.51 × 396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 249,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,652.24/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.60

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