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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.92, 601.40 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.92, 601.40 and 318.04 is: 438.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.92 : 601.40 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.92/601.40 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.92x = 601.40 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.92x = 191,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,269.26/435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.77

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