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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.48, 887.36 and 279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.48, 887.36 and 279.10 is: 418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.48 : 887.36 = 279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.48/887.36 = 279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.48x = 887.36 × 279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.48x = 247,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,662.18/591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.72

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