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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 887.40 and 447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 887.40 and 447.84 is: 670.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 887.40 = 447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/887.40 = 447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 887.40 × 447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 397,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,413.22/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.26

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