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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.89, 600.68 and 428.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.89, 600.68 and 428.41 is: 591.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.89 : 600.68 = 428.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.89/600.68 = 428.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.89x = 600.68 × 428.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.89x = 257,337.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,337.32/434.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.73

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