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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.84, 887.40 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.84, 887.40 and 283.68 is: 425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.84 : 887.40 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.84/887.40 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.84x = 887.40 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.84x = 251,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,737.63/591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.35

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