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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.91, 600.33 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.91, 600.33 and 336.50 is: 464.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.91 : 600.33 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.91/600.33 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.91x = 600.33 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.91x = 202,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,008.04/434.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.48

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