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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 428.49 and 284.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 428.49 and 284.65 is: 427.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 428.49 = 284.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/428.49 = 284.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 428.49 × 284.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 121,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,968.61/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.12

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