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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.60, 599.86 and 294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.60, 599.86 and 294.82 is: 406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.60 : 599.86 = 294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.60/599.86 = 294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.60x = 599.86 × 294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.60x = 176,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,850.73/434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.93

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