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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 599.92 and 346.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 599.92 and 346.47 is: 478.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 599.92 = 346.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/599.92 = 346.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 599.92 × 346.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 207,849.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,849.55/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.08

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