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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.57, 426.81 and 79.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.57, 426.81 and 79.09 is: 118.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.57 : 426.81 = 79.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.57/426.81 = 79.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.57x = 426.81 × 79.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.57x = 33,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,758.03/284.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.63

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