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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.20, 887.76 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.20, 887.76 and 303.30 is: 454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.20 : 887.76 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.20/887.76 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.20x = 887.76 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.20x = 269,257.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,257.61/592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.67

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