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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.68, 888.60 and 430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.68, 888.60 and 430.29 is: 645.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.68 : 888.60 = 430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.68/888.60 = 430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.68x = 888.60 × 430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.68x = 382,355.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,355.69/592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.13

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