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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.97, 598.93 and 286.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.97, 598.93 and 286.91 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.97 : 598.93 = 286.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.97/598.93 = 286.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.97x = 598.93 × 286.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.97x = 171,839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,839.01/433.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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