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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 816.69 and 405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592, 816.69 and 405.70 is: 559.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 816.69 = 405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/816.69 = 405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 816.69 × 405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 331,331.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,331.13/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.68

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