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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.70, 632.12 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.70, 632.12 and 284.76 is: 426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.70 : 632.12 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.70/632.12 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.70x = 632.12 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.70x = 180,001.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,001.07/421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.85

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