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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.98, 595.62 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.98, 595.62 and 284.28 is: 391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.98 : 595.62 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.98/595.62 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.98x = 595.62 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.98x = 169,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,322.85/431.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.97

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