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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 600.96 and 342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 600.96 and 342.41 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 600.96 = 342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/600.96 = 342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 600.96 × 342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 205,776.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,776.75/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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