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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.28, 599.76 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.28, 599.76 and 310.62 is: 428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.28 : 599.76 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.28/599.76 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.28x = 599.76 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.28x = 186,297.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,297.45/434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.98

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