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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.84, 600.36 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.84, 600.36 and 318.20 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.84 : 600.36 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.84/600.36 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.84x = 600.36 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.84x = 191,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,034.55/434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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