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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.48, 599.28 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.48, 599.28 and 310.04 is: 427.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.48 : 599.28 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.48/599.28 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.48x = 599.28 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.48x = 185,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,800.77/434.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.64

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