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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.89, 632.52 and 284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.89, 632.52 and 284.55 is: 426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.89 : 632.52 = 284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.89/632.52 = 284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.89x = 632.52 × 284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.89x = 179,983.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,983.57/421.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.61

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