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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.28, 684.28 and 284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.28, 684.28 and 284 is: 424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.28 : 684.28 = 284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.28/684.28 = 284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.28x = 684.28 × 284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.28x = 194,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,335.52/457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.98

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