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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.66, 818.67 and 468.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.66, 818.67 and 468.46 is: 647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.66 : 818.67 = 468.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.66/818.67 = 468.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.66x = 818.67 × 468.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.66x = 383,514.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,514.15/592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.11

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