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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.70, 599.60 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.70, 599.60 and 336.69 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.70 : 599.60 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.70/599.60 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.70x = 599.60 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.70x = 201,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,880.17/434.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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