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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.60, 423.73 and 284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.60, 423.73 and 284.60 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.60 : 423.73 = 284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.60/423.73 = 284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.60x = 423.73 × 284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.60x = 120,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,593.56/284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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