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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.66, 888.84 and 419.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.66, 888.84 and 419.45 is: 630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.66 : 888.84 = 419.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.66/888.84 = 419.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.66x = 888.84 × 419.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.66x = 372,819.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,819.49/591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.12

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