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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.74, 889.17 and 284.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.74, 889.17 and 284.73 is: 427.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.74 : 889.17 = 284.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.74/889.17 = 284.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.74x = 889.17 × 284.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.74x = 253,173.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,173.37/592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.12

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