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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 631.27 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 631.27 and 283.86 is: 425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 631.27 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/631.27 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 631.27 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 179,192.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,192.30/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.51

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