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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.79, 591.83 and 284.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.79, 591.83 and 284.83 is: 426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.79 : 591.83 = 284.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.79/591.83 = 284.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.79x = 591.83 × 284.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.79x = 168,567.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,567.98/394.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.99

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