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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.91, 597.43 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.91, 597.43 and 285.44 is: 393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.91 : 597.43 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.91/597.43 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.91x = 597.43 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.91x = 170,527.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,527.79/432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.91

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