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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.78, 598.61 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.78, 598.61 and 317.54 is: 438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.78 : 598.61 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.78/598.61 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.78x = 598.61 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.78x = 190,082.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,082.62/433.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.20

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