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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.69, 599.50 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.69, 599.50 and 316.70 is: 436.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.69 : 599.50 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.69/599.50 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.69x = 599.50 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.69x = 189,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,861.65/434.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.77

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