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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.01, 886.24 and 427.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.01, 886.24 and 427.11 is: 639.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.01 : 886.24 = 427.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.01/886.24 = 427.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.01x = 886.24 × 427.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.01x = 378,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,519.18/592.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.38

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