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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.07, 886.61 and 407.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.07, 886.61 and 407.92 is: 611.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.07 : 886.61 = 407.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.07/886.61 = 407.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.07x = 886.61 × 407.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.07x = 361,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,665.95/591.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.88

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