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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.78, 612.72 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.78, 612.72 and 287.01 is: 430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.78 : 612.72 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.78/612.72 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.78x = 612.72 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.78x = 175,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,856.77/408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.20

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