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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.82, 630.63 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.82, 630.63 and 395.16 is: 593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.82 : 630.63 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.82/630.63 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.82x = 630.63 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.82x = 249,199.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,199.75/419.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.59

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