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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.02, 589.31 and 284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.02, 589.31 and 284.99 is: 393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.02 : 589.31 = 284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.02/589.31 = 284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.02x = 589.31 × 284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.02x = 167,945.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,945.36/427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.29

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