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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 599.13 and 309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 599.13 and 309.78 is: 426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 599.13 = 309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/599.13 = 309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 599.13 × 309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 185,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,598.49/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.74

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