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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.20, 631.32 and 284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.20, 631.32 and 284.36 is: 426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.20 : 631.32 = 284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.20/631.32 = 284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.20x = 631.32 × 284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.20x = 179,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,522.16/421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.22

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