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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 818.30 and 406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 818.30 and 406.27 is: 560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 818.30 = 406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/818.30 = 406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 818.30 × 406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 332,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,448.18/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.70

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