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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.87, 887.18 and 283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.87, 887.18 and 283.57 is: 425.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.87 : 887.18 = 283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.87/887.18 = 283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.87x = 887.18 × 283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.87x = 251,577.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,577.63/591.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.06

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