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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 599.04 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 599.04 and 314.52 is: 434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 599.04 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/599.04 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 599.04 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 188,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,410.06/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.16

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