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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.62, 595.18 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.62, 595.18 and 284.06 is: 391.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.62 : 595.18 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.62/595.18 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.62x = 595.18 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.62x = 169,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,068.67/431.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.71

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