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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.68, 662.81 and 434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.68, 662.81 and 434.04 is: 598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.68 : 662.81 = 434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.68/662.81 = 434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.68x = 662.81 × 434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.68x = 287,686.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,686.05/480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.50

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