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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.19, 599.57 and 316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.19, 599.57 and 316.83 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.19 : 599.57 = 316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.19/599.57 = 316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.19x = 599.57 × 316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.19x = 189,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,961.76/434.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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