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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.20, 631.26 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.20, 631.26 and 284.04 is: 425.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.20 : 631.26 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.20/631.26 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.20x = 631.26 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.20x = 179,303.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,303.09/421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.70

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