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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.31, 599.46 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.31, 599.46 and 294.66 is: 406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.31 : 599.46 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.31/599.46 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.31x = 599.46 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.31x = 176,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,635.41/434.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.70

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