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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.85, 637.07 and 288.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.85, 637.07 and 288.09 is: 432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.85 : 637.07 = 288.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.85/637.07 = 288.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.85x = 637.07 × 288.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.85x = 183,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,532.06/424.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.00

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