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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.99, 889.49 and 332.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.99, 889.49 and 332.95 is: 499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.99 : 889.49 = 332.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.99/889.49 = 332.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.99x = 889.49 × 332.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.99x = 296,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,149.58/592.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.42

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