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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.79, 424.28 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.79, 424.28 and 271.74 is: 404.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.79 : 424.28 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.79/424.28 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.79x = 424.28 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.79x = 115,292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,292.49/284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.83

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