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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 687.04 and 287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 687.04 and 287.36 is: 430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 687.04 = 287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/687.04 = 287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 687.04 × 287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 197,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,427.81/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.84

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