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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.34, 600.83 and 286.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.34, 600.83 and 286.05 is: 394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.34 : 600.83 = 286.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.34/600.83 = 286.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.34x = 600.83 × 286.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.34x = 171,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,867.42/435.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.79

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