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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.85, 887.90 and 283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.85, 887.90 and 283.71 is: 424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.85 : 887.90 = 283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.85/887.90 = 283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.85x = 887.90 × 283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.85x = 251,906.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,906.11/592.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.91

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