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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.99, 599.90 and 287.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.99, 599.90 and 287.78 is: 396.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.99 : 599.90 = 287.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.99/599.90 = 287.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.99x = 599.90 × 287.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.99x = 172,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,634.78/434.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.87

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