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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.11, 892.44 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.11, 892.44 and 286.64 is: 429.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.11 : 892.44 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.11/892.44 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.11x = 892.44 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.11x = 255,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,804.54/595.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.84

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