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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.17, 887.09 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.17, 887.09 and 283.59 is: 425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.17 : 887.09 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.17/887.09 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.17x = 887.09 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.17x = 251,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,568.44/591.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.55

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