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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 598.72 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 598.72 and 286.64 is: 395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 598.72 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/598.72 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 598.72 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 171,617.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,617.10/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.36

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