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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.89, 427.76 and 270.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.89, 427.76 and 270.97 is: 406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.89 : 427.76 = 270.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.89/427.76 = 270.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.89x = 427.76 × 270.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.89x = 115,910.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,910.13/284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.86

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