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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 599.61 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 599.61 and 335.52 is: 462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 599.61 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/599.61 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 599.61 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 201,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,181.15/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.55

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