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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.10, 892.24 and 287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.10, 892.24 and 287.09 is: 430.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.10 : 892.24 = 287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.10/892.24 = 287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.10x = 892.24 × 287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.10x = 256,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,154.69/595.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.44

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