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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.64, 888.91 and 332.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.64, 888.91 and 332.47 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.64 : 888.91 = 332.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.64/888.91 = 332.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.64x = 888.91 × 332.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.64x = 295,532.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,532.85/592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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