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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.94, 889.45 and 454.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.94, 889.45 and 454.31 is: 681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.94 : 889.45 = 454.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.94/889.45 = 454.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.94x = 889.45 × 454.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.94x = 404,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,083.76/592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.50

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