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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.23, 594.62 and 287.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.23, 594.62 and 287.47 is: 430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.23 : 594.62 = 287.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.23/594.62 = 287.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.23x = 594.62 × 287.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.23x = 170,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,935.41/397.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.32

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