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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.18, 600.94 and 317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.18, 600.94 and 317.84 is: 438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.18 : 600.94 = 317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.18/600.94 = 317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.18x = 600.94 × 317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.18x = 191,002.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,002.77/435.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.91

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