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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.49, 817.08 and 406.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.49, 817.08 and 406.19 is: 560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.49 : 817.08 = 406.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.49/817.08 = 406.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.49x = 817.08 × 406.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.49x = 331,889.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,889.73/592.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.16

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