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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.95, 816.46 and 434.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.95, 816.46 and 434.53 is: 599.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.95 : 816.46 = 434.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.95/816.46 = 434.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.95x = 816.46 × 434.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.95x = 354,776.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,776.30/591.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.33

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