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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.36, 886.44 and 435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.36, 886.44 and 435.82 is: 652.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.36 : 886.44 = 435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.36/886.44 = 435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.36x = 886.44 × 435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.36x = 386,328.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,328.28/592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.18

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