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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.53, 599.03 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.53, 599.03 and 341.01 is: 471.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.53 : 599.03 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.53/599.03 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.53x = 599.03 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.53x = 204,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,270.52/433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.19

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