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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 623.56 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 623.56 and 287.04 is: 430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 623.56 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/623.56 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 623.56 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 178,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,986.66/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.75

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