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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.86, 887.40 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.86, 887.40 and 318.24 is: 476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.86 : 887.40 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.86/887.40 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.86x = 887.40 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.86x = 282,406.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,406.18/592.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.35

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