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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.74, 887.49 and 418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.74, 887.49 and 418.68 is: 626.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.74 : 887.49 = 418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.74/887.49 = 418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.74x = 887.49 × 418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.74x = 371,574.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,574.31/592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.88

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