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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.12, 887.58 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.12, 887.58 and 406.84 is: 609.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.12 : 887.58 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.12/887.58 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.12x = 887.58 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.12x = 361,103.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,103.05/592.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.85

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