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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.82, 599.76 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.82, 599.76 and 318.72 is: 439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.82 : 599.76 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.82/599.76 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.82x = 599.76 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.82x = 191,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,155.51/434.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.62

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