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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595, 892.76 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595, 892.76 and 306.28 is: 459.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595 : 892.76 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595/892.76 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595x = 892.76 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595x = 273,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,434.53/595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.55

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