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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 600.48 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 600.48 and 287.88 is: 397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 600.48 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/600.48 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 600.48 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 172,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,866.18/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.50

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