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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.27, 888.68 and 303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.27, 888.68 and 303.91 is: 456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.27 : 888.68 = 303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.27/888.68 = 303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.27x = 888.68 × 303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.27x = 270,072.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,072.78/592.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.00

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