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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.26, 889.04 and 318.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.26, 889.04 and 318.27 is: 477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.26 : 889.04 = 318.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.26/889.04 = 318.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.26x = 889.04 × 318.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.26x = 282,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,954.76/592.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.75

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