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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.28, 600.72 and 310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.28, 600.72 and 310.96 is: 429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.28 : 600.72 = 310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.28/600.72 = 310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.28x = 600.72 × 310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.28x = 186,799.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,799.89/435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.15

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