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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.14, 600.44 and 318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.14, 600.44 and 318.50 is: 439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.14 : 600.44 = 318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.14/600.44 = 318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.14x = 600.44 × 318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.14x = 191,240.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,240.14/435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.49

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