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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.25, 599.28 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.25, 599.28 and 324.27 is: 447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.25 : 599.28 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.25/599.28 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.25x = 599.28 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.25x = 194,328.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,328.53/434.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.50

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