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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.66, 595.93 and 284.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.66, 595.93 and 284.53 is: 392.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.66 : 595.93 = 284.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.66/595.93 = 284.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.66x = 595.93 × 284.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.66x = 169,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,559.96/431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.81

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