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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.03, 634.21 and 284.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.03, 634.21 and 284.35 is: 426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.03 : 634.21 = 284.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.03/634.21 = 284.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.03x = 634.21 × 284.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.03x = 180,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,334.44/423.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.29

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