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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475, 712.80 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475, 712.80 and 287.56 is: 431.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475 : 712.80 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475/712.80 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475x = 712.80 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475x = 204,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,972.77/475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.52

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