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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.79, 594.83 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.79, 594.83 and 286.83 is: 429.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.79 : 594.83 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.79/594.83 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.79x = 594.83 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.79x = 170,615.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,615.09/396.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.99

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