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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.28, 585.66 and 284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.28, 585.66 and 284.60 is: 392.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.28 : 585.66 = 284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.28/585.66 = 284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.28x = 585.66 × 284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.28x = 166,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,678.84/424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.85

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