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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 630.99 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 630.99 and 389.79 is: 585.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 630.99 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/630.99 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 630.99 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 245,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,953.59/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.94

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