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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.83, 887.02 and 410.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.83, 887.02 and 410.58 is: 614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.83 : 887.02 = 410.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.83/887.02 = 410.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.83x = 887.02 × 410.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.83x = 364,191.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,191.65/592.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.33

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