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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.16, 629.79 and 394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.16, 629.79 and 394.59 is: 592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.16 : 629.79 = 394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.16/629.79 = 394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.16x = 629.79 × 394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.16x = 248,508.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,508.84/419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.87

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