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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.80, 599.64 and 351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.80, 599.64 and 351.40 is: 484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.80 : 599.64 = 351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.80/599.64 = 351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.80x = 599.64 × 351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.80x = 210,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,713.50/434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.62

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