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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.63, 744.23 and 434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.63, 744.23 and 434.68 is: 599.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.63 : 744.23 = 434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.63/744.23 = 434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.63x = 744.23 × 434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.63x = 323,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,501.90/539.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.49

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