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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.54, 598.71 and 286.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.54, 598.71 and 286.91 is: 395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.54 : 598.71 = 286.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.54/598.71 = 286.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.54x = 598.71 × 286.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.54x = 171,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,775.89/434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.31

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