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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.19, 598.72 and 354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.19, 598.72 and 354.91 is: 489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.19 : 598.72 = 354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.19/598.72 = 354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.19x = 598.72 × 354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.19x = 212,489.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,489.33/434.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.39

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