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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.62, 632.02 and 284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.62, 632.02 and 284.70 is: 426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.62 : 632.02 = 284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.62/632.02 = 284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.62x = 632.02 × 284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.62x = 179,936.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,936.09/421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.77

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