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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.42, 889.18 and 455.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.42, 889.18 and 455.02 is: 682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.42 : 889.18 = 455.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.42/889.18 = 455.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.42x = 889.18 × 455.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.42x = 404,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,594.68/592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.95

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