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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.98, 427.46 and 79.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.98, 427.46 and 79.55 is: 119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.98 : 427.46 = 79.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.98/427.46 = 79.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.98x = 427.46 × 79.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.98x = 34,004.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,004.44/284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.32

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