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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.93, 817.45 and 415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.93, 817.45 and 415.59 is: 572.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.93 : 817.45 = 415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.93/817.45 = 415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.93x = 817.45 × 415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.93x = 339,724.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,724.05/592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.96

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