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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.26, 598.57 and 398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.26, 598.57 and 398.49 is: 549.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.26 : 598.57 = 398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.26/598.57 = 398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.26x = 598.57 × 398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.26x = 238,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,524.16/434.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.27

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