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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 598.86 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 598.86 and 401.76 is: 554.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 598.86 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/598.86 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 598.86 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 240,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,597.99/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.17

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