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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.92, 637.88 and 288.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.92, 637.88 and 288.21 is: 432.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.92 : 637.88 = 288.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.92/637.88 = 288.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.92x = 637.88 × 288.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.92x = 183,841.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,841.95/424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.65

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