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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.48, 886.44 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.48, 886.44 and 454.08 is: 680.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.48 : 886.44 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.48/886.44 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.48x = 886.44 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.48x = 402,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,514.68/591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.52

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