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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.50, 886.98 and 457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.50, 886.98 and 457.14 is: 684.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.50 : 886.98 = 457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.50/886.98 = 457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.50x = 886.98 × 457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.50x = 405,474.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,474.04/592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.34

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