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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.66, 598.77 and 411.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.66, 598.77 and 411.57 is: 566.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.66 : 598.77 = 411.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.66/598.77 = 411.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.66x = 598.77 × 411.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.66x = 246,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,435.77/434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.97

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