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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.47, 595.02 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.47, 595.02 and 283.96 is: 391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.47 : 595.02 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.47/595.02 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.47x = 595.02 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.47x = 168,961.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,961.88/431.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.60

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