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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.90, 585.96 and 284.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.90, 585.96 and 284.86 is: 392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.90 : 585.96 = 284.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.90/585.96 = 284.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.90x = 585.96 × 284.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.90x = 166,916.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,916.57/424.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.84

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