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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.99, 638.03 and 287.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.99, 638.03 and 287.47 is: 431.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.99 : 638.03 = 287.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.99/638.03 = 287.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.99x = 638.03 × 287.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.99x = 183,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,414.48/424.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.57

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