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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.39, 631.83 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.39, 631.83 and 284.31 is: 427.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.39 : 631.83 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.39/631.83 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.39x = 631.83 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.39x = 179,635.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,635.59/420.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.31

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