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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.64, 888.96 and 496.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.64, 888.96 and 496.52 is: 744.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.64 : 888.96 = 496.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.64/888.96 = 496.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.64x = 888.96 × 496.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.64x = 441,386.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,386.42/592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.78

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