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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 598.38 and 323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 598.38 and 323.94 is: 446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 598.38 = 323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/598.38 = 323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 598.38 × 323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 193,839.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,839.22/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.47

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