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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.53, 426.72 and 79.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.53, 426.72 and 79.04 is: 118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.53 : 426.72 = 79.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.53/426.72 = 79.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.53x = 426.72 × 79.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.53x = 33,729.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,729.02/284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.54

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