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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 817.37 and 424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 817.37 and 424.17 is: 585.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 817.37 = 424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/817.37 = 424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 817.37 × 424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 346,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,701.71/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.54

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