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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.46, 631.01 and 397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.46, 631.01 and 397.59 is: 598.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.46 : 631.01 = 397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.46/631.01 = 397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.46x = 631.01 × 397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.46x = 250,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,883.27/419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.11

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