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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.62, 595.51 and 284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.62, 595.51 and 284.30 is: 392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.62 : 595.51 = 284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.62/595.51 = 284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.62x = 595.51 × 284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.62x = 169,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,303.49/431.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.25

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