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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.82, 585.98 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.82, 585.98 and 285 is: 393.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.82 : 585.98 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.82/585.98 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.82x = 585.98 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.82x = 167,004.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,004.30/424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.12

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