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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 599.84 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 599.84 and 316.92 is: 437.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 599.84 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/599.84 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 599.84 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 190,101.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,101.29/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.07

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