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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.92, 887.88 and 464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.92, 887.88 and 464.48 is: 696.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.92 : 887.88 = 464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.92/887.88 = 464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.92x = 887.88 × 464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.92x = 412,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,399.12/591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.72

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