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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.32, 889.04 and 314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.32, 889.04 and 314.88 is: 472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.32 : 889.04 = 314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.32/889.04 = 314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.32x = 889.04 × 314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.32x = 279,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,939.34/592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.62

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