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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.78, 626.68 and 391.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.78, 626.68 and 391.99 is: 585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.78 : 626.68 = 391.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.78/626.68 = 391.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.78x = 626.68 × 391.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.78x = 245,651.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,651.29/419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.19

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