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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.89, 599.04 and 340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.89, 599.04 and 340.47 is: 470.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.89 : 599.04 = 340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.89/599.04 = 340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.89x = 599.04 × 340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.89x = 203,955.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,955.15/433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.06

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