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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.64, 601.56 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.64, 601.56 and 319 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.64 : 601.56 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.64/601.56 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.64x = 601.56 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.64x = 191,897.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,897.64/435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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