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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 600.96 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 600.96 and 317.44 is: 438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 600.96 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/600.96 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 600.96 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 190,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,768.74/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.11

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