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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 599.80 and 346.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 599.80 and 346.71 is: 478.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 599.80 = 346.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/599.80 = 346.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 599.80 × 346.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 207,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,956.66/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.14

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