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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.43, 599.63 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.43, 599.63 and 294.78 is: 406.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.43 : 599.63 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.43/599.63 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.43x = 599.63 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.43x = 176,759.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,759.71/434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.87

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