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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.68, 631.92 and 284.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.68, 631.92 and 284.00 is: 426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.68 : 631.92 = 284.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.68/631.92 = 284.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.68x = 631.92 × 284.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.68x = 179,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,462.12/420.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.61

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