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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.89, 599.56 and 287.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.89, 599.56 and 287.47 is: 396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.89 : 599.56 = 287.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.89/599.56 = 287.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.89x = 599.56 × 287.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.89x = 172,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,355.51/434.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.32

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