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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.11, 599.91 and 318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.11, 599.91 and 318.47 is: 439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.11 : 599.91 = 318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.11/599.91 = 318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.11x = 599.91 × 318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.11x = 191,053.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,053.34/435.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.09

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