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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.92, 887.97 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.92, 887.97 and 283.76 is: 425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.92 : 887.97 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.92/887.97 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.92x = 887.97 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.92x = 251,970.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,970.37/591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.68

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