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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 889.10 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 889.10 and 304.02 is: 456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 889.10 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/889.10 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 889.10 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 270,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,304.18/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.30

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