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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.95, 888.89 and 304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.95, 888.89 and 304.05 is: 455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.95 : 888.89 = 304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.95/888.89 = 304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.95x = 888.89 × 304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.95x = 270,265.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,265.48/592.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.80

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