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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.90, 632.68 and 285.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.90, 632.68 and 285.01 is: 427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.90 : 632.68 = 285.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.90/632.68 = 285.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.90x = 632.68 × 285.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.90x = 180,320.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,320.13/421.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.40

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