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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.63, 600.80 and 287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.63, 600.80 and 287.99 is: 397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.63 : 600.80 = 287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.63/600.80 = 287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.63x = 600.80 × 287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.63x = 173,019.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,019.95/435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.17

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