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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.32, 887.91 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.32, 887.91 and 409.44 is: 613.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.32 : 887.91 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.32/887.91 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.32x = 887.91 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.32x = 363,545.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,545.87/592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.77

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