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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.92, 611.96 and 391.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.92, 611.96 and 391.91 is: 586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.92 : 611.96 = 391.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.92/611.96 = 391.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.92x = 611.96 × 391.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.92x = 239,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,828.22/408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.50

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