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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.67, 598.43 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.67, 598.43 and 286.52 is: 395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.67 : 598.43 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.67/598.43 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.67x = 598.43 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.67x = 171,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,459.89/433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.37

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