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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.33, 598.77 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.33, 598.77 and 284.49 is: 426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.33 : 598.77 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.33/598.77 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.33x = 598.77 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.33x = 170,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,344.08/399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.57

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