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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.54, 599.16 and 346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.54, 599.16 and 346.06 is: 478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.54 : 599.16 = 346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.54/599.16 = 346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.54x = 599.16 × 346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.54x = 207,345.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,345.31/433.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.26

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