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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.40, 601.62 and 318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.40, 601.62 and 318.76 is: 440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.40 : 601.62 = 318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.40/601.62 = 318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.40x = 601.62 × 318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.40x = 191,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,772.39/435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.45

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