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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.87, 625.65 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.87, 625.65 and 287.60 is: 430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.87 : 625.65 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.87/625.65 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.87x = 625.65 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.87x = 179,933.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,933.81/417.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.60

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