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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.39, 599.10 and 329.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.39, 599.10 and 329.49 is: 454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.39 : 599.10 = 329.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.39/599.10 = 329.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.39x = 599.10 × 329.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.39x = 197,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,397.46/434.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.43

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