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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.84, 599.82 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.84, 599.82 and 347.96 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.84 : 599.82 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.84/599.82 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.84x = 599.82 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.84x = 208,713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,713.37/434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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