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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.95, 599.55 and 329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.95, 599.55 and 329.62 is: 454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.95 : 599.55 = 329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.95/599.55 = 329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.95x = 599.55 × 329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.95x = 197,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,622.58/434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.36

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