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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.86, 623.80 and 287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.86, 623.80 and 287 is: 429.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.86 : 623.80 = 287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.86/623.80 = 287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.86x = 623.80 × 287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.86x = 179,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,030.60/416.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.47

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