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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.92, 599.28 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.92, 599.28 and 329.80 is: 454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.92 : 599.28 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.92/599.28 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.92x = 599.28 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.92x = 197,642.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,642.54/434.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.43

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