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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 599.64 and 322.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 599.64 and 322.55 is: 444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 599.64 = 322.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/599.64 = 322.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 599.64 × 322.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 193,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,410.88/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.68

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