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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.57, 599.43 and 316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.57, 599.43 and 316.38 is: 436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.57 : 599.43 = 316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.57/599.43 = 316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.57x = 599.43 × 316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.57x = 189,646.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,646.60/434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.41

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