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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.71, 888.37 and 445.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.71, 888.37 and 445.99 is: 668.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.71 : 888.37 = 445.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.71/888.37 = 445.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.71x = 888.37 × 445.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.71x = 396,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,204.04/592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.46

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