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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.06, 599.76 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.06, 599.76 and 321.86 is: 444.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.06 : 599.76 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.06/599.76 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.06x = 599.76 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.06x = 193,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,035.75/434.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.73

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