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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.13, 892.10 and 286.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.13, 892.10 and 286.89 is: 430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.13 : 892.10 = 286.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.13/892.10 = 286.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.13x = 892.10 × 286.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.13x = 255,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,933.13/595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.05

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