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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.05, 598.62 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.05, 598.62 and 309.48 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.05 : 598.62 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.05/598.62 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.05x = 598.62 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.05x = 185,260.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,260.92/434.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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