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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.35, 887.92 and 445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.35, 887.92 and 445.94 is: 668.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.35 : 887.92 = 445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.35/887.92 = 445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.35x = 887.92 × 445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.35x = 395,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,959.04/592.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.45

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