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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.95, 599.44 and 343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.95, 599.44 and 343.71 is: 473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.95 : 599.44 = 343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.95/599.44 = 343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.95x = 599.44 × 343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.95x = 206,031.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,031.80/434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.69

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