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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.30, 885.33 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.30, 885.33 and 408.24 is: 611.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.30 : 885.33 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.30/885.33 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.30x = 885.33 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.30x = 361,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,427.12/591.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.24

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