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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.95, 432.06 and 283.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.95, 432.06 and 283.09 is: 424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.95 : 432.06 = 283.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.95/432.06 = 283.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.95x = 432.06 × 283.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.95x = 122,311.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,311.87/287.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.77

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