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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.20, 635.82 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.20, 635.82 and 287.28 is: 430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.20 : 635.82 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.20/635.82 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.20x = 635.82 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.20x = 182,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,658.37/424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.59

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