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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 886.98 and 437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 886.98 and 437.24 is: 655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 886.98 = 437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/886.98 = 437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 886.98 × 437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 387,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,823.14/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.06

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