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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.48, 604.98 and 287.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.48, 604.98 and 287.74 is: 431.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.48 : 604.98 = 287.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.48/604.98 = 287.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.48x = 604.98 × 287.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.48x = 174,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,076.95/403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.44

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