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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.24, 887.52 and 436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.24, 887.52 and 436.96 is: 654.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.24 : 887.52 = 436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.24/887.52 = 436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.24x = 887.52 × 436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.24x = 387,810.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,810.74/592.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.82

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