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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.22, 815.67 and 394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.22, 815.67 and 394.86 is: 544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.22 : 815.67 = 394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.22/815.67 = 394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.22x = 815.67 × 394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.22x = 322,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,075.46/591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.76

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