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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.05, 892.44 and 286.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.05, 892.44 and 286.71 is: 430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.05 : 892.44 = 286.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.05/892.44 = 286.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.05x = 892.44 × 286.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.05x = 255,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,871.47/595.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.00

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