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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.95, 584.72 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.95, 584.72 and 284.02 is: 391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.95 : 584.72 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.95/584.72 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.95x = 584.72 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.95x = 166,069.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,069.29/423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.72

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