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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.43, 598.73 and 323.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.43, 598.73 and 323.87 is: 446.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.43 : 598.73 = 323.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.43/598.73 = 323.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.43x = 598.73 × 323.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.43x = 193,906.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,906.07/434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.35

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