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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.14, 886.86 and 418.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.14, 886.86 and 418.15 is: 627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.14 : 886.86 = 418.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.14/886.86 = 418.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.14x = 886.86 × 418.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.14x = 370,840.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,840.51/591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.33

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