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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.95, 598.89 and 385.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.95, 598.89 and 385.15 is: 530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.95 : 598.89 = 385.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.95/598.89 = 385.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.95x = 598.89 × 385.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.95x = 230,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,662.48/434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.32

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