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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.52, 636.34 and 287.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.52, 636.34 and 287.23 is: 430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.52 : 636.34 = 287.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.52/636.34 = 287.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.52x = 636.34 × 287.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.52x = 182,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,775.94/424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.55

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