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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 599.16 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 599.16 and 310.08 is: 428.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 599.16 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/599.16 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 599.16 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 185,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,787.53/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.01

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