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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 609.93 and 434.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 609.93 and 434.67 is: 599.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 609.93 = 434.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/609.93 = 434.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 609.93 × 434.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 265,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,115.99/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.05

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