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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.54, 600.46 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.54, 600.46 and 329.44 is: 455.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.54 : 600.46 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.54/600.46 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.54x = 600.46 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.54x = 197,815.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,815.80/434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.23

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