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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.40, 886.66 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.40, 886.66 and 283 is: 424.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.40 : 886.66 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.40/886.66 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.40x = 886.66 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.40x = 250,924.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,924.78/591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.29

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