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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.52, 889.25 and 318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.52, 889.25 and 318.74 is: 478.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.52 : 889.25 = 318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.52/889.25 = 318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.52x = 889.25 × 318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.52x = 283,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,433.51/592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.36

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