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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.12, 424.68 and 284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.12, 424.68 and 284.52 is: 423.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.12 : 424.68 = 284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.12/424.68 = 284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.12x = 424.68 × 284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.12x = 120,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,829.95/285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.79

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