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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.67, 599.15 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.67, 599.15 and 329.42 is: 454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.67 : 599.15 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.67/599.15 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.67x = 599.15 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.67x = 197,369.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,369.09/434.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.07

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