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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.89, 635.52 and 286.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.89, 635.52 and 286.55 is: 429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.89 : 635.52 = 286.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.89/635.52 = 286.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.89x = 635.52 × 286.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.89x = 182,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,108.26/423.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.61

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