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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.97, 637.14 and 287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.97, 637.14 and 287.66 is: 431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.97 : 637.14 = 287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.97/637.14 = 287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.97x = 637.14 × 287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.97x = 183,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,279.69/424.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.28

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