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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.04, 598.02 and 286.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.04, 598.02 and 286.41 is: 394.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.04 : 598.02 = 286.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.04/598.02 = 286.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.04x = 598.02 × 286.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.04x = 171,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,278.91/434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.62

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