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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.55, 887.40 and 454.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.55, 887.40 and 454.58 is: 680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.55 : 887.40 = 454.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.55/887.40 = 454.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.55x = 887.40 × 454.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.55x = 403,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,389.86/592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.78

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