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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.86, 890.13 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.86, 890.13 and 319.92 is: 480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.86 : 890.13 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.86/890.13 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.86x = 890.13 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.86x = 284,770.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,770.39/592.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.33

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