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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.18, 886.78 and 407.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.18, 886.78 and 407.58 is: 611.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.18 : 886.78 = 407.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.18/886.78 = 407.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.18x = 886.78 × 407.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.18x = 361,433.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,433.79/591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.38

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