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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.48, 892.60 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.48, 892.60 and 414 is: 619.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.48 : 892.60 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.48/892.60 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.48x = 892.60 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.48x = 369,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,536.40/596.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.53

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