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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 434.85 and 283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 434.85 and 283.40 is: 422.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 434.85 = 283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/434.85 = 283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 434.85 × 283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 123,236.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,236.49/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.19

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