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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.06, 598.64 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.06, 598.64 and 316.04 is: 435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.06 : 598.64 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.06/598.64 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.06x = 598.64 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.06x = 189,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,189.61/434.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.87

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