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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.59, 599.47 and 287.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.59, 599.47 and 287.17 is: 396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.59 : 599.47 = 287.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.59/599.47 = 287.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.59x = 599.47 × 287.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.59x = 172,147.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,147.58/434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.12

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