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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.89, 886.65 and 444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.89, 886.65 and 444.75 is: 665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.89 : 886.65 = 444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.89/886.65 = 444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.89x = 886.65 × 444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.89x = 394,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,332.59/592.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.11

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