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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.89, 886.47 and 453.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.89, 886.47 and 453.89 is: 679.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.89 : 886.47 = 453.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.89/886.47 = 453.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.89x = 886.47 × 453.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.89x = 402,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,355.44/591.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.79

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