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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.18, 633.96 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.18, 633.96 and 285.84 is: 428.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.18 : 633.96 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.18/633.96 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.18x = 633.96 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.18x = 181,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,211.13/423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.21

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