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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.71, 889.08 and 304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.71, 889.08 and 304.35 is: 456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.71 : 889.08 = 304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.71/889.08 = 304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.71x = 889.08 × 304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.71x = 270,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,591.50/592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.53

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