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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.92, 428.86 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.92, 428.86 and 80.48 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.92 : 428.86 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.92/428.86 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.92x = 428.86 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.92x = 34,514.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514.65/285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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