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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 886.44 and 409.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 886.44 and 409.15 is: 612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 886.44 = 409.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/886.44 = 409.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 886.44 × 409.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 362,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,689.57/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.54

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