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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.17, 884.97 and 405.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.17, 884.97 and 405.68 is: 607.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.17 : 884.97 = 405.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.17/884.97 = 405.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.17x = 884.97 × 405.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.17x = 359,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,010.20/591.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.29

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