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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 597.83 and 315.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 597.83 and 315.61 is: 435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 597.83 = 315.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/597.83 = 315.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 597.83 × 315.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 188,683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,683.19/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.13

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