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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.56, 888.98 and 419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.56, 888.98 and 419.56 is: 629.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.56 : 888.98 = 419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.56/888.98 = 419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.56x = 888.98 × 419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.56x = 372,982.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,982.61/592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.44

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