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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.44, 892.86 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.44, 892.86 and 410.40 is: 615.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.44 : 892.86 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.44/892.86 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.44x = 892.86 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.44x = 366,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,429.74/595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.39

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