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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.69, 635.97 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.69, 635.97 and 284.46 is: 426.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.69 : 635.97 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.69/635.97 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.69x = 635.97 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.69x = 180,908.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,908.03/423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.98

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