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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.55, 636.72 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.55, 636.72 and 287.56 is: 431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.55 : 636.72 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.55/636.72 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.55x = 636.72 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.55x = 183,095.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,095.20/424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.27

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