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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 632.45 and 284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 632.45 and 284.54 is: 426.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 632.45 = 284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/632.45 = 284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 632.45 × 284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 179,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,957.32/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.60

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