Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.12, 887.46 and 302.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 592.12, 887.46 and 302.92 is: 454.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592.12 : 887.46 = 302.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592.12/887.46 = 302.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592.12x = 887.46 × 302.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592.12x = 268,829.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,829.38/592.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454.01
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