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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.82, 626.38 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.82, 626.38 and 287.50 is: 431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.82 : 626.38 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.82/626.38 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.82x = 626.38 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.82x = 180,084.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,084.25/417.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.01

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