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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 599.64 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 599.64 and 310.44 is: 428.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 599.64 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/599.64 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 599.64 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 186,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,152.24/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.17

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