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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.12, 598.52 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.12, 598.52 and 316.12 is: 435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.12 : 598.52 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.12/598.52 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.12x = 598.52 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.12x = 189,201.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,201.15/434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.83

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