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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.98, 598.04 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.98, 598.04 and 340.04 is: 469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.98 : 598.04 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.98/598.04 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.98x = 598.04 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.98x = 203,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,352.83/432.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.66

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