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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.95, 628.02 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.95, 628.02 and 394.65 is: 591.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.95 : 628.02 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.95/628.02 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.95x = 628.02 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.95x = 247,848.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,848.09/418.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.59

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