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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.96, 634.04 and 285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.96, 634.04 and 285.56 is: 428.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.96 : 634.04 = 285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.96/634.04 = 285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.96x = 634.04 × 285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.96x = 181,056.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,056.46/422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.07

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