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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.68, 624.30 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.68, 624.30 and 287.08 is: 430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.68 : 624.30 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.68/624.30 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.68x = 624.30 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.68x = 179,224.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,224.04/416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.12

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