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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.62, 817.58 and 405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.62, 817.58 and 405.78 is: 559.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.62 : 817.58 = 405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.62/817.58 = 405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.62x = 817.58 × 405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.62x = 331,760.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,760.18/592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.82

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