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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.17, 598.73 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.17, 598.73 and 286.54 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.17 : 598.73 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.17/598.73 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.17x = 598.73 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.17x = 171,560.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,560.09/434.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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