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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.24, 599 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.24, 599 and 323.76 is: 446.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.24 : 599 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.24/599 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.24x = 599 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.24x = 193,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,932.24/434.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.60

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