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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 600.54 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 600.54 and 336.54 is: 464.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 600.54 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/600.54 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 600.54 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 202,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,105.73/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.67

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