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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.42, 599.79 and 334.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.42, 599.79 and 334.65 is: 462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.42 : 599.79 = 334.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.42/599.79 = 334.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.42x = 599.79 × 334.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.42x = 200,718.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,718.05/434.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.04

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