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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.16, 885.36 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.16, 885.36 and 454.52 is: 679.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.16 : 885.36 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.16/885.36 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.16x = 885.36 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.16x = 402,413.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,413.83/592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.57

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