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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.27, 613.84 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.27, 613.84 and 284.31 is: 426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.27 : 613.84 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.27/613.84 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.27x = 613.84 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.27x = 174,521.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,521.07/409.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.43

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