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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.87, 888.27 and 410.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.87, 888.27 and 410.38 is: 614.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.87 : 888.27 = 410.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.87/888.27 = 410.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.87x = 888.27 × 410.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.87x = 364,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,529.48/592.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.86

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