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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.35, 887.89 and 300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.35, 887.89 and 300.06 is: 449.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.35 : 887.89 = 300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.35/887.89 = 300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.35x = 887.89 × 300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.35x = 266,420.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,420.09/592.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.77

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