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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.75, 888.43 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.75, 888.43 and 319.04 is: 478.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.75 : 888.43 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.75/888.43 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.75x = 888.43 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.75x = 283,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,444.71/592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.19

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