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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.62, 434.87 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.62, 434.87 and 284.64 is: 424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.62 : 434.87 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.62/434.87 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.62x = 434.87 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.62x = 123,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,781.40/291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.46

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