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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.34, 598.59 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.34, 598.59 and 323.64 is: 446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.34 : 598.59 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.34/598.59 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.34x = 598.59 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.34x = 193,727.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,727.67/434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.03

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