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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.81, 629.43 and 388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.81, 629.43 and 388.63 is: 584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.81 : 629.43 = 388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.81/629.43 = 388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.81x = 629.43 × 388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.81x = 244,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,615.38/418.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.07

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