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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 814.86 and 467.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 814.86 and 467.37 is: 643.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 814.86 = 467.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/814.86 = 467.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 814.86 × 467.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 380,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,841.12/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.19

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