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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.63, 598.08 and 316.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.63, 598.08 and 316.05 is: 435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.63 : 598.08 = 316.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.63/598.08 = 316.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.63x = 598.08 × 316.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.63x = 189,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,023.18/433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.91

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