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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.47, 889.17 and 411.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.47, 889.17 and 411.14 is: 617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.47 : 889.17 = 411.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.47/889.17 = 411.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.47x = 889.17 × 411.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.47x = 365,573.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,573.35/592.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.03

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