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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 890.28 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 890.28 and 318.72 is: 479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 890.28 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/890.28 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 890.28 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 283,750.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,750.04/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.22

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