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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.52, 889.05 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.52, 889.05 and 304.16 is: 456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.52 : 889.05 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.52/889.05 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.52x = 889.05 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.52x = 270,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,409.00/592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.37

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