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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.34, 817.63 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.34, 817.63 and 406.44 is: 561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.34 : 817.63 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.34/817.63 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.34x = 817.63 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.34x = 332,318.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,318.82/592.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.03

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