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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.63, 628.29 and 395.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.63, 628.29 and 395.35 is: 591.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.63 : 628.29 = 395.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.63/628.29 = 395.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.63x = 628.29 × 395.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.63x = 248,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,392.88/419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.94

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