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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 600.30 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 600.30 and 336.24 is: 464.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 600.30 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/600.30 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 600.30 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 201,844.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,844.87/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.14

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