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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.31, 886.95 and 438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.31, 886.95 and 438.01 is: 655.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.31 : 886.95 = 438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.31/886.95 = 438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.31x = 886.95 × 438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.31x = 388,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,490.75/592.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.89

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