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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.56, 623.64 and 287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.56, 623.64 and 287.92 is: 431.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.56 : 623.64 = 287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.56/623.64 = 287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.56x = 623.64 × 287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.56x = 179,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,558.43/416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.05

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