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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.34, 599.67 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.34, 599.67 and 318.42 is: 439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.34 : 599.67 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.34/599.67 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.34x = 599.67 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.34x = 190,946.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,946.92/434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.63

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