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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.79, 428.68 and 80.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.79, 428.68 and 80.36 is: 120.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.79 : 428.68 = 80.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.79/428.68 = 80.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.79x = 428.68 × 80.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.79x = 34,448.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,448.72/285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.54

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