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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.88, 883.95 and 281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.88, 883.95 and 281.64 is: 422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.88 : 883.95 = 281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.88/883.95 = 281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.88x = 883.95 × 281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.88x = 248,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,955.68/589.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.05

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