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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 613.45 and 392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 613.45 and 392.91 is: 587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 613.45 = 392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/613.45 = 392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 613.45 × 392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 241,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,030.64/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.99

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