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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 628.08 and 394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 628.08 and 394.96 is: 592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 628.08 = 394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/628.08 = 394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 628.08 × 394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 248,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,066.48/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.44

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