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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.14, 892.05 and 457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.14, 892.05 and 457.84 is: 686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.14 : 892.05 = 457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.14/892.05 = 457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.14x = 892.05 × 457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.14x = 408,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,416.17/595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.25

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