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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 433.70 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 433.70 and 285.68 is: 430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 433.70 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/433.70 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 433.70 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 123,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,899.42/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.80

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