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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.68, 887.78 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.68, 887.78 and 303.50 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.68 : 887.78 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.68/887.78 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.68x = 887.78 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.68x = 269,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,441.23/592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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