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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.64, 599.40 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.64, 599.40 and 310.35 is: 428.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.64 : 599.40 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.64/599.40 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.64x = 599.40 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.64x = 186,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,023.79/434.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.00

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