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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.41, 888.22 and 318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.41, 888.22 and 318.23 is: 477.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.41 : 888.22 = 318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.41/888.22 = 318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.41x = 888.22 × 318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.41x = 282,655.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,655.75/592.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.13

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