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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.78, 634.22 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.78, 634.22 and 285 is: 393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.78 : 634.22 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.78/634.22 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.78x = 634.22 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.78x = 180,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,752.70/459.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.13

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