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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.48, 888.72 and 318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.48, 888.72 and 318.70 is: 478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.48 : 888.72 = 318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.48/888.72 = 318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.48x = 888.72 × 318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.48x = 283,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,236.77/592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.05

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