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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.48, 887.94 and 455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.48, 887.94 and 455.08 is: 682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.48 : 887.94 = 455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.48/887.94 = 455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.48x = 887.94 × 455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.48x = 404,083.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,083.74/592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.02

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