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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.14, 597.68 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.14, 597.68 and 316.50 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.14 : 597.68 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.14/597.68 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.14x = 597.68 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.14x = 189,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,165.72/433.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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