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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.90, 886.77 and 447.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.90, 886.77 and 447.33 is: 669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.90 : 886.77 = 447.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.90/886.77 = 447.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.90x = 886.77 × 447.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.90x = 396,680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,680.91/592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.05

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