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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.68, 596.18 and 411.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.68, 596.18 and 411.14 is: 563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.68 : 596.18 = 411.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.68/596.18 = 411.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.68x = 596.18 × 411.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.68x = 245,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,115.96/434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.90

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