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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 598.73 and 402.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 598.73 and 402.35 is: 554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 598.73 = 402.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/598.73 = 402.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 598.73 × 402.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 240,894.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,894.01/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.85

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