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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.59, 600.56 and 317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.59, 600.56 and 317.18 is: 437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.59 : 600.56 = 317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.59/600.56 = 317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.59x = 600.56 × 317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.59x = 190,481.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,481.03/435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.30

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