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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.16, 816.38 and 414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.16, 816.38 and 414.88 is: 571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.16 : 816.38 = 414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.16/816.38 = 414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.16x = 816.38 × 414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.16x = 338,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,697.17/592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.97

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