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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.06, 597.67 and 399.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.06, 597.67 and 399.23 is: 549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.06 : 597.67 = 399.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.06/597.67 = 399.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.06x = 597.67 × 399.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.06x = 238,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,603.81/434.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.71

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