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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.74, 631.38 and 284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.74, 631.38 and 284.30 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.74 : 631.38 = 284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.74/631.38 = 284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.74x = 631.38 × 284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.74x = 179,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,501.33/421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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