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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.02, 624.31 and 287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.02, 624.31 and 287.54 is: 431.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.02 : 624.31 = 287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.02/624.31 = 287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.02x = 624.31 × 287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.02x = 179,514.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,514.10/416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.50

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