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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.12, 628.34 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.12, 628.34 and 288.72 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.12 : 628.34 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.12/628.34 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.12x = 628.34 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.12x = 181,414.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,414.32/419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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