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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.56, 599.36 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.56, 599.36 and 346.88 is: 478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.56 : 599.36 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.56/599.36 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.56x = 599.36 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.56x = 207,906.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,906.00/434.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.43

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