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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.64, 818.56 and 463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.64, 818.56 and 463.20 is: 639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.64 : 818.56 = 463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.64/818.56 = 463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.64x = 818.56 × 463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.64x = 379,156.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,156.99/592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.78

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