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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.63, 631.80 and 285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.63, 631.80 and 285.55 is: 427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.63 : 631.80 = 285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.63/631.80 = 285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.63x = 631.80 × 285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.63x = 180,408.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,408.91/421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.89

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