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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 598.51 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 598.51 and 284.68 is: 392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 598.51 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/598.51 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 598.51 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 170,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,383.83/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.56

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