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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.78, 599.88 and 295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.78, 599.88 and 295.10 is: 407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.78 : 599.88 = 295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.78/599.88 = 295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.78x = 599.88 × 295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.78x = 177,024.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,024.59/434.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.16

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