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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.91, 599.31 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.91, 599.31 and 310.35 is: 427.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.91 : 599.31 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.91/599.31 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.91x = 599.31 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.91x = 185,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,995.86/434.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.67

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