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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.15, 600.12 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.15, 600.12 and 310.86 is: 428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.15 : 600.12 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.15/600.12 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.15x = 600.12 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.15x = 186,553.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,553.30/435.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.71

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