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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.51, 598.16 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.51, 598.16 and 336.08 is: 462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.51 : 598.16 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.51/598.16 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.51x = 598.16 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.51x = 201,027.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,027.93/434.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.65

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