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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.47, 586.04 and 284.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.47, 586.04 and 284.85 is: 393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.47 : 586.04 = 284.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.47/586.04 = 284.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.47x = 586.04 × 284.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.47x = 166,932.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,932.07/424.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.27

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