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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.40, 817.38 and 462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.40, 817.38 and 462.40 is: 638.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.40 : 817.38 = 462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.40/817.38 = 462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.40x = 817.38 × 462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.40x = 377,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,956.51/592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.01

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