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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 598.80 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 598.80 and 286.56 is: 395.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 598.80 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/598.80 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 598.80 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 171,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,592.13/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.67

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