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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.69, 625.23 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.69, 625.23 and 287.19 is: 429.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.69 : 625.23 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.69/625.23 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.69x = 625.23 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.69x = 179,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,559.80/417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.89

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