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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.93, 625.14 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.93, 625.14 and 287.08 is: 430.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.93 : 625.14 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.93/625.14 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.93x = 625.14 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.93x = 179,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,463.63/416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.45

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