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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.65, 888.48 and 319.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.65, 888.48 and 319.05 is: 478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.65 : 888.48 = 319.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.65/888.48 = 319.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.65x = 888.48 × 319.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.65x = 283,469.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,469.54/592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.31

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