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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.02, 598.96 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.02, 598.96 and 308.21 is: 425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.02 : 598.96 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.02/598.96 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.02x = 598.96 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.02x = 184,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,605.46/434.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.34

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