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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 599.40 and 338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 599.40 and 338.82 is: 466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 599.40 = 338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/599.40 = 338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 599.40 × 338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 203,088.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,088.71/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.93

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