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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 598.84 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 598.84 and 347.04 is: 478.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 598.84 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/598.84 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 598.84 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 207,821.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,821.43/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.67

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