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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.47, 915.15 and 592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.47, 915.15 and 592.11 is: 887.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.47 : 915.15 = 592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.47/915.15 = 592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.47x = 915.15 × 592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.47x = 541,869.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,869.47/610.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.63

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