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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.72, 887.92 and 408.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.72, 887.92 and 408.79 is: 613.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.72 : 887.92 = 408.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.72/887.92 = 408.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.72x = 887.92 × 408.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.72x = 362,968.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,968.38/591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.41

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