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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.68, 625.82 and 390.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.68, 625.82 and 390.46 is: 582.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.68 : 625.82 = 390.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.68/625.82 = 390.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.68x = 625.82 × 390.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.68x = 244,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,357.68/419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.25

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