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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.39, 598.72 and 413.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.39, 598.72 and 413.89 is: 570.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.39 : 598.72 = 413.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.39/598.72 = 413.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.39x = 598.72 × 413.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.39x = 247,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,804.22/434.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.46

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