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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 599.76 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 599.76 and 336.12 is: 463.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 599.76 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/599.76 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 599.76 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 201,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,591.33/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.94

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