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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.14, 888.48 and 303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.14, 888.48 and 303.78 is: 455.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.14 : 888.48 = 303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.14/888.48 = 303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.14x = 888.48 × 303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.14x = 269,902.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,902.45/592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.81

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