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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.82, 888.50 and 304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.82, 888.50 and 304.10 is: 455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.82 : 888.50 = 304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.82/888.50 = 304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.82x = 888.50 × 304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.82x = 270,192.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,192.85/592.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.78

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