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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.22, 888.81 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.22, 888.81 and 303.74 is: 455.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.22 : 888.81 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.22/888.81 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.22x = 888.81 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.22x = 269,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,967.15/592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.86

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