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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.14, 631.46 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.14, 631.46 and 284.06 is: 426.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.14 : 631.46 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.14/631.46 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.14x = 631.46 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.14x = 179,374.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,374.82/420.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.94

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