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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.34, 631.70 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.34, 631.70 and 284.04 is: 425.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.34 : 631.70 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.34/631.70 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.34x = 631.70 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.34x = 179,430.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,430.36/421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.86

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