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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.77, 637.08 and 288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.77, 637.08 and 288.69 is: 432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.77 : 637.08 = 288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.77/637.08 = 288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.77x = 637.08 × 288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.77x = 183,918.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,918.63/424.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.98

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