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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.08, 886.62 and 282.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.08, 886.62 and 282.86 is: 424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.08 : 886.62 = 282.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.08/886.62 = 282.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.08x = 886.62 × 282.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.08x = 250,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,783.49/591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.28

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