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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 815.94 and 417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 815.94 and 417.15 is: 574.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 815.94 = 417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/815.94 = 417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 815.94 × 417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 340,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,369.37/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.84

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