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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.74, 623.88 and 398.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.74, 623.88 and 398.07 is: 593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.74 : 623.88 = 398.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.74/623.88 = 398.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.74x = 623.88 × 398.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.74x = 248,347.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,347.91/418.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.08

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