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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.79, 599.85 and 285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.79, 599.85 and 285.39 is: 393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.79 : 599.85 = 285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.79/599.85 = 285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.79x = 599.85 × 285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.79x = 171,191.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,191.19/434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.73

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