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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.28, 888.99 and 452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.28, 888.99 and 452.15 is: 678.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.28 : 888.99 = 452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.28/888.99 = 452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.28x = 888.99 × 452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.28x = 401,956.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,956.83/592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.66

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