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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.65, 887.58 and 454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.65, 887.58 and 454.64 is: 680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.65 : 887.58 = 454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.65/887.58 = 454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.65x = 887.58 × 454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.65x = 403,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,524.93/592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.88

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