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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.33, 637.76 and 288.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.33, 637.76 and 288.25 is: 433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.33 : 637.76 = 288.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.33/637.76 = 288.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.33x = 637.76 × 288.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.33x = 183,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,834.32/424.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.23

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