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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 705.24 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 705.24 and 287.28 is: 431.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 705.24 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/705.24 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 705.24 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 202,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,601.35/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.58

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