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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.63, 627.95 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.63, 627.95 and 393.26 is: 589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.63 : 627.95 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.63/627.95 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.63x = 627.95 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.63x = 246,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,947.62/418.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.89

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