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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.46, 888.96 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.46, 888.96 and 303.92 is: 456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.46 : 888.96 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.46/888.96 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.46x = 888.96 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.46x = 270,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,172.72/592.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.02

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