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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.85, 626.96 and 287.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.85, 626.96 and 287.89 is: 431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.85 : 626.96 = 287.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.85/626.96 = 287.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.85x = 626.96 × 287.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.85x = 180,495.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,495.51/417.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.96

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