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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.45, 428.35 and 283.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.45, 428.35 and 283.13 is: 424.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.45 : 428.35 = 283.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.45/428.35 = 283.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.45x = 428.35 × 283.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.45x = 121,278.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,278.74/285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.87

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