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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.16, 627.66 and 288.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.16, 627.66 and 288.86 is: 432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.16 : 627.66 = 288.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.16/627.66 = 288.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.16x = 627.66 × 288.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.16x = 181,305.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,305.87/419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.55

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