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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.69, 427.44 and 279.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.69, 427.44 and 279.83 is: 420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.69 : 427.44 = 279.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.69/427.44 = 279.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.69x = 427.44 × 279.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.69x = 119,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,610.54/284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.14

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