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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.14, 888.31 and 303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.14, 888.31 and 303.42 is: 455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.14 : 888.31 = 303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.14/888.31 = 303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.14x = 888.31 × 303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.14x = 269,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,531.02/592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.18

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