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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.08, 886.30 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.08, 886.30 and 282.74 is: 423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.08 : 886.30 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.08/886.30 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.08x = 886.30 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.08x = 250,587.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,587.32/591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.95

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