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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.30, 598.45 and 286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.30, 598.45 and 286.59 is: 395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.30 : 598.45 = 286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.30/598.45 = 286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.30x = 598.45 × 286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.30x = 171,509.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,509.79/433.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.82

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