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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.48, 888.72 and 465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.48, 888.72 and 465.04 is: 697.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.48 : 888.72 = 465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.48/888.72 = 465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.48x = 888.72 × 465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.48x = 413,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,290.35/592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.56

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