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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 599.43 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 599.43 and 336.42 is: 464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 599.43 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/599.43 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 599.43 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 201,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,660.24/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.10

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