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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.35, 598.12 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.35, 598.12 and 286.07 is: 394.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.35 : 598.12 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.35/598.12 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.35x = 598.12 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.35x = 171,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,100.48/433.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.83

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