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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 624.24 and 391.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 624.24 and 391.57 is: 583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 624.24 = 391.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/624.24 = 391.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 624.24 × 391.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 244,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,432.10/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.50

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