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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.53, 599.66 and 324.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.53, 599.66 and 324.51 is: 447.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.53 : 599.66 = 324.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.53/599.66 = 324.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.53x = 599.66 × 324.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.53x = 194,595.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,595.67/434.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.83

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