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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.11, 598.99 and 340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.11, 598.99 and 340.86 is: 470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.11 : 598.99 = 340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.11/598.99 = 340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.11x = 598.99 × 340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.11x = 204,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,171.73/434.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.32

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