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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.00, 599.43 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.00, 599.43 and 316.74 is: 436.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.00 : 599.43 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.00/599.43 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.00x = 599.43 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.00x = 189,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,866.89/435.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.47

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