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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.19, 887.41 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.19, 887.41 and 283.30 is: 425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.19 : 887.41 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.19/887.41 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.19x = 887.41 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.19x = 251,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,401.84/591.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.25

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