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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.63, 601.47 and 288.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.63, 601.47 and 288.51 is: 398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.63 : 601.47 = 288.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.63/601.47 = 288.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.63x = 601.47 × 288.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.63x = 173,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,530.11/435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.34

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