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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.37, 598.46 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.37, 598.46 and 286.08 is: 395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.37 : 598.46 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.37/598.46 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.37x = 598.46 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.37x = 171,207.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,207.13/433.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.06

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