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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.01, 633.70 and 285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.01, 633.70 and 285.92 is: 428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.01 : 633.70 = 285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.01/633.70 = 285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.01x = 633.70 × 285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.01x = 181,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,187.50/423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.33

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