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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.35, 604.50 and 287.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.35, 604.50 and 287.85 is: 431.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.35 : 604.50 = 287.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.35/604.50 = 287.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.35x = 604.50 × 287.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.35x = 174,006.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,006.51/403.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.41

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