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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.52, 598.68 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.52, 598.68 and 346.40 is: 478.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.52 : 598.68 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.52/598.68 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.52x = 598.68 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.52x = 207,382.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,382.75/433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.37

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