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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 594.75 and 283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 594.75 and 283.89 is: 391.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 594.75 = 283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/594.75 = 283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 594.75 × 283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 168,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,843.58/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.71

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