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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.82, 596.19 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.82, 596.19 and 284.64 is: 392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.82 : 596.19 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.82/596.19 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.82x = 596.19 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.82x = 169,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,699.52/431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.99

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