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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.49, 599.16 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.49, 599.16 and 403.02 is: 555.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.49 : 599.16 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.49/599.16 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.49x = 599.16 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.49x = 241,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,473.46/434.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.76

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