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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.60, 599.22 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.60, 599.22 and 317.96 is: 438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.60 : 599.22 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.60/599.22 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.60x = 599.22 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.60x = 190,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,527.99/434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.40

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