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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.19, 598.91 and 316.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.19, 598.91 and 316.00 is: 435.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.19 : 598.91 = 316.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.19/598.91 = 316.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.19x = 598.91 × 316.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.19x = 189,256.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,256.51/434.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.88

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