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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.26, 600.82 and 318.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.26, 600.82 and 318.62 is: 439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.26 : 600.82 = 318.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.26/600.82 = 318.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.26x = 600.82 × 318.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.26x = 191,433.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,433.27/435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.81

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