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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.64, 889.01 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.64, 889.01 and 304.28 is: 456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.64 : 889.01 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.64/889.01 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.64x = 889.01 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.64x = 270,507.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,507.96/592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.45

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