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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.97, 596.11 and 284.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.97, 596.11 and 284.69 is: 392.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.97 : 596.11 = 284.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.97/596.11 = 284.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.97x = 596.11 × 284.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.97x = 169,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,706.56/431.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.87

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