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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.89, 598.73 and 286.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.89, 598.73 and 286.61 is: 395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.89 : 598.73 = 286.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.89/598.73 = 286.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.89x = 598.73 × 286.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.89x = 171,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,597.58/433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.49

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