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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 815.82 and 442.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 815.82 and 442.11 is: 609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 815.82 = 442.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/815.82 = 442.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 815.82 × 442.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 360,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,682.18/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.15

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