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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.75, 888.13 and 419.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.75, 888.13 and 419.09 is: 627.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.75 : 888.13 = 419.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.75/888.13 = 419.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.75x = 888.13 × 419.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.75x = 372,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,204.31/592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.93

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