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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 600.01 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 600.01 and 317.04 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 600.01 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/600.01 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 600.01 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 190,227.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,227.17/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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