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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.51, 599.67 and 287.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.51, 599.67 and 287.45 is: 396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.51 : 599.67 = 287.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.51/599.67 = 287.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.51x = 599.67 × 287.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.51x = 172,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,372.14/434.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.71

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