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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.82, 628.25 and 395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.82, 628.25 and 395.73 is: 593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.82 : 628.25 = 395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.82/628.25 = 395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.82x = 628.25 × 395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.82x = 248,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,615.39/418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.62

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