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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.98, 424.26 and 283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.98, 424.26 and 283.62 is: 422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.98 : 424.26 = 283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.98/424.26 = 283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.98x = 424.26 × 283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.98x = 120,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,328.62/284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.24

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