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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.77, 887.90 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.77, 887.90 and 446.88 is: 669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.77 : 887.90 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.77/887.90 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.77x = 887.90 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.77x = 396,782.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,782.52/592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.37

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