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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 431.10 and 284.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 431.10 and 284.84 is: 427.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 431.10 = 284.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/431.10 = 284.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 431.10 × 284.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 122,794.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,794.52/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.74

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