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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.17, 816.76 and 405.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.17, 816.76 and 405.47 is: 559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.17 : 816.76 = 405.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.17/816.76 = 405.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.17x = 816.76 × 405.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.17x = 331,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,171.68/592.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.25

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