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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.23, 597.95 and 285.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.23, 597.95 and 285.87 is: 394.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.23 : 597.95 = 285.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.23/597.95 = 285.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.23x = 597.95 × 285.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.23x = 170,935.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,935.97/433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.56

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