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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.45, 889.29 and 332.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.45, 889.29 and 332.67 is: 499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.45 : 889.29 = 332.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.45/889.29 = 332.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.45x = 889.29 × 332.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.45x = 295,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,837.60/592.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.35

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