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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.06, 886.92 and 461.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.06, 886.92 and 461.43 is: 691.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.06 : 886.92 = 461.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.06/886.92 = 461.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.06x = 886.92 × 461.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.06x = 409,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,249.19/592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.23

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