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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.01, 598.46 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.01, 598.46 and 423.93 is: 584.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.01 : 598.46 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.01/598.46 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.01x = 598.46 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.01x = 253,703.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,703.03/434.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.56

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