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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 598.68 and 391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 598.68 and 391.14 is: 538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 598.68 = 391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/598.68 = 391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 598.68 × 391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 234,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,167.70/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.47

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