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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.64, 598.32 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.64, 598.32 and 336.21 is: 462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.64 : 598.32 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.64/598.32 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.64x = 598.32 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.64x = 201,161.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,161.17/434.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.82

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