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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.72, 637.16 and 287.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.72, 637.16 and 287.48 is: 431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.72 : 637.16 = 287.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.72/637.16 = 287.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.72x = 637.16 × 287.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.72x = 183,166.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,166.13/424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.26

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