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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.59, 885.30 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.59, 885.30 and 408.42 is: 611.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.59 : 885.30 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.59/885.30 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.59x = 885.30 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.59x = 361,574.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,574.23/591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.20

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