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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.92, 883.92 and 461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.92, 883.92 and 461.32 is: 690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.92 : 883.92 = 461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.92/883.92 = 461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.92x = 883.92 × 461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.92x = 407,769.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,769.97/590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.06

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