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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 436.68 and 284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 436.68 and 284.24 is: 425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 436.68 = 284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/436.68 = 284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 436.68 × 284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 124,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,121.92/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.89

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