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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.32, 631.94 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.32, 631.94 and 285.24 is: 427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.32 : 631.94 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.32/631.94 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.32x = 631.94 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.32x = 180,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,254.57/421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.83

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