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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.86, 599.88 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.86, 599.88 and 295.02 is: 406.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.86 : 599.88 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.86/599.88 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.86x = 599.88 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.86x = 176,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,977.70/434.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.98

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