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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.52, 887.05 and 446.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.52, 887.05 and 446.87 is: 669.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.52 : 887.05 = 446.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.52/887.05 = 446.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.52x = 887.05 × 446.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.52x = 396,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,393.82/592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.00

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