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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.47, 887.67 and 410.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.47, 887.67 and 410.14 is: 615.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.47 : 887.67 = 410.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.47/887.67 = 410.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.47x = 887.67 × 410.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.47x = 364,068.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,068.97/591.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.53

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