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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 431.60 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 431.60 and 284.49 is: 427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 431.60 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/431.60 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 431.60 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 122,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,784.46/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.94

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