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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.43, 599.84 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.43, 599.84 and 341.01 is: 470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.43 : 599.84 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.43/599.84 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.43x = 599.84 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.43x = 204,549.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,549.73/434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.85

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