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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.01, 598.07 and 315.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.01, 598.07 and 315.79 is: 435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.01 : 598.07 = 315.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.01/598.07 = 315.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.01x = 598.07 × 315.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.01x = 188,862.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,862.95/434.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.16

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