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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.80, 600.55 and 316.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.80, 600.55 and 316.59 is: 437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.80 : 600.55 = 316.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.80/600.55 = 316.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.80x = 600.55 × 316.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.80x = 190,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,127.99/434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.28

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