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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.82, 629.13 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.82, 629.13 and 394.16 is: 592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.82 : 629.13 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.82/629.13 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.82x = 629.13 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.82x = 247,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,977.88/418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.09

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