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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.06, 888.09 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.06, 888.09 and 318.28 is: 477.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.06 : 888.09 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.06/888.09 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.06x = 888.09 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.06x = 282,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,660.43/592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.42

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