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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.90, 629.34 and 395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.90, 629.34 and 395.59 is: 594.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.90 : 629.34 = 395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.90/629.34 = 395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.90x = 629.34 × 395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.90x = 248,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,955.49/418.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.31

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