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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.28, 887.06 and 418.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.28, 887.06 and 418.29 is: 627.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.28 : 887.06 = 418.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.28/887.06 = 418.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.28x = 887.06 × 418.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.28x = 371,048.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,048.33/591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.53

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