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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.73, 600.30 and 341.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.73, 600.30 and 341.85 is: 472.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.73 : 600.30 = 341.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.73/600.30 = 341.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.73x = 600.30 × 341.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.73x = 205,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,212.56/434.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.05

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