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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.92, 635.90 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.92, 635.90 and 287.80 is: 430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.92 : 635.90 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.92/635.90 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.92x = 635.90 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.92x = 183,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,012.02/424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.70

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