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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.53, 816.69 and 405.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.53, 816.69 and 405.35 is: 559.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.53 : 816.69 = 405.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.53/816.69 = 405.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.53x = 816.69 × 405.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.53x = 331,045.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,045.29/591.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.64

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