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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.02, 623.49 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.02, 623.49 and 287.50 is: 430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.02 : 623.49 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.02/623.49 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.02x = 623.49 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.02x = 179,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,253.38/416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.88

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