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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.76, 885.12 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.76, 885.12 and 453.12 is: 680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.76 : 885.12 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.76/885.12 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.76x = 885.12 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.76x = 401,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,065.57/589.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.05

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