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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.20, 816.48 and 436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.20, 816.48 and 436.68 is: 602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.20 : 816.48 = 436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.20/816.48 = 436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.20x = 816.48 × 436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.20x = 356,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,540.49/592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.06

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