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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.78, 585.99 and 284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.78, 585.99 and 284.90 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.78 : 585.99 = 284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.78/585.99 = 284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.78x = 585.99 × 284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.78x = 166,945.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,945.62/424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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