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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.53, 636.93 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.53, 636.93 and 285.48 is: 428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.53 : 636.93 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.53/636.93 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.53x = 636.93 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.53x = 181,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,830.78/424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.31

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