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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.31, 886.96 and 283.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.31, 886.96 and 283.09 is: 424.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.31 : 886.96 = 283.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.31/886.96 = 283.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.31x = 886.96 × 283.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.31x = 251,089.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,089.31/591.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.64

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