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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.49, 599.72 and 412.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.49, 599.72 and 412.46 is: 569.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.49 : 599.72 = 412.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.49/599.72 = 412.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.49x = 599.72 × 412.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.49x = 247,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,360.51/434.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.31

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