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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.84, 601.74 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.84, 601.74 and 319.20 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.84 : 601.74 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.84/601.74 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.84x = 601.74 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.84x = 192,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,075.41/435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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