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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.24, 892.98 and 302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.24, 892.98 and 302.78 is: 454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.24 : 892.98 = 302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.24/892.98 = 302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.24x = 892.98 × 302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.24x = 270,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,376.50/595.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.23

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