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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.68, 889.06 and 300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.68, 889.06 and 300.44 is: 450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.68 : 889.06 = 300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.68/889.06 = 300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.68x = 889.06 × 300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.68x = 267,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,109.19/592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.68

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