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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 889.38 and 318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 889.38 and 318.74 is: 478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 889.38 = 318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/889.38 = 318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 889.38 × 318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 283,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,476.53/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.10

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