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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.15, 631.34 and 284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.15, 631.34 and 284.24 is: 426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.15 : 631.34 = 284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.15/631.34 = 284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.15x = 631.34 × 284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.15x = 179,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,447.50/421.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.09

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