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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.58, 424.70 and 277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.58, 424.70 and 277.29 is: 413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.58 : 424.70 = 277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.58/424.70 = 277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.58x = 424.70 × 277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.58x = 117,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,763.68/284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.82

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