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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.09, 629.62 and 395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.09, 629.62 and 395.78 is: 594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.09 : 629.62 = 395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.09/629.62 = 395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.09x = 629.62 × 395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.09x = 249,187.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,187.86/419.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.60

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