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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 629.16 and 398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 629.16 and 398.80 is: 598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 629.16 = 398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/629.16 = 398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 629.16 × 398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 250,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,909.01/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.89

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