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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.19, 887.64 and 454.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.19, 887.64 and 454.88 is: 681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.19 : 887.64 = 454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.19/887.64 = 454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.19x = 887.64 × 454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.19x = 403,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,769.68/592.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.82

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