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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.34, 601.05 and 318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.34, 601.05 and 318.70 is: 440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.34 : 601.05 = 318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.34/601.05 = 318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.34x = 601.05 × 318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.34x = 191,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,554.64/435.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.01

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