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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.14, 597.45 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.14, 597.45 and 316.50 is: 436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.14 : 597.45 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.14/597.45 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.14x = 597.45 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.14x = 189,092.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,092.93/433.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.56

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