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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.95, 599.07 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.95, 599.07 and 284.64 is: 392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.95 : 599.07 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.95/599.07 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.95x = 599.07 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.95x = 170,519.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,519.28/433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.95

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