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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.11, 584.64 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.11, 584.64 and 283.98 is: 391.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.11 : 584.64 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.11/584.64 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.11x = 584.64 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.11x = 166,026.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,026.07/424.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.47

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