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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.86, 586.02 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.86, 586.02 and 284.94 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.86 : 586.02 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.86/586.02 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.86x = 586.02 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.86x = 166,980.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,980.54/424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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