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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.98, 429.65 and 284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.98, 429.65 and 284.92 is: 425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.98 : 429.65 = 284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.98/429.65 = 284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.98x = 429.65 × 284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.98x = 122,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,415.88/287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.08

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