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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 636.84 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 636.84 and 287.73 is: 431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 636.84 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/636.84 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 636.84 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 183,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,237.97/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.53

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