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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.15, 599.33 and 329.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.15, 599.33 and 329.29 is: 454.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.15 : 599.33 = 329.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.15/599.33 = 329.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.15x = 599.33 × 329.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.15x = 197,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,353.38/434.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.57

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