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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.78, 887.49 and 283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.78, 887.49 and 283.47 is: 425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.78 : 887.49 = 283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.78/887.49 = 283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.78x = 887.49 × 283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.78x = 251,576.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,576.79/591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.12

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