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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 887.73 and 454.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.02, 887.73 and 454.73 is: 681.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.02 : 887.73 = 454.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.02/887.73 = 454.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.02x = 887.73 × 454.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.02x = 403,677.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,677.46/592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.86

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