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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.43, 599.81 and 287.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.43, 599.81 and 287.48 is: 396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.43 : 599.81 = 287.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.43/599.81 = 287.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.43x = 599.81 × 287.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.43x = 172,433.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,433.44/434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.92

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