Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.18, 887.09 and 282.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 591.18, 887.09 and 282.99 is: 424.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591.18 : 887.09 = 282.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591.18/887.09 = 282.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591.18x = 887.09 × 282.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591.18x = 251,037.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,037.60/591.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424.64
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