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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 599.82 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 599.82 and 341.52 is: 471.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 599.82 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/599.82 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 599.82 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 204,850.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,850.53/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.44

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