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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.71, 629.09 and 395.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.71, 629.09 and 395.39 is: 594.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.71 : 629.09 = 395.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.71/629.09 = 395.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.71x = 629.09 × 395.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.71x = 248,736.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,736.47/418.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.06

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