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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.58, 887.63 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.58, 887.63 and 283.44 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.58 : 887.63 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.58/887.63 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.58x = 887.63 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.58x = 251,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,589.85/591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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