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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.62, 887.41 and 410.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.62, 887.41 and 410.37 is: 614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.62 : 887.41 = 410.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.62/887.41 = 410.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.62x = 887.41 × 410.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.62x = 364,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,161.32/592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.50

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