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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.62, 630 and 387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.62, 630 and 387.40 is: 581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.62 : 630 = 387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.62/630 = 387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.62x = 630 × 387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.62x = 244,062
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,062/419.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.63

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