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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.14, 816.70 and 434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.14, 816.70 and 434.70 is: 599.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.14 : 816.70 = 434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.14/816.70 = 434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.14x = 816.70 × 434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.14x = 355,019.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,019.49/592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.55

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