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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.60, 627.18 and 395.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.60, 627.18 and 395.80 is: 593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.60 : 627.18 = 395.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.60/627.18 = 395.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.60x = 627.18 × 395.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.60x = 248,237.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,237.84/418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.02

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