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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.69, 600.98 and 317.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.69, 600.98 and 317.51 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.69 : 600.98 = 317.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.69/600.98 = 317.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.69x = 600.98 × 317.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.69x = 190,812.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,812.57/435.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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