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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.86, 887.91 and 283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.86, 887.91 and 283.79 is: 425.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.86 : 887.91 = 283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.86/887.91 = 283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.86x = 887.91 × 283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.86x = 251,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,975.54/591.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.74

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