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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 600.48 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 600.48 and 310.68 is: 428.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 600.48 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/600.48 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 600.48 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 186,557.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,557.13/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.87

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