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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.20, 600.62 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.20, 600.62 and 285.98 is: 394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.20 : 600.62 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.20/600.62 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.20x = 600.62 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.20x = 171,760.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,760.87/435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.68

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