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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.98, 601.55 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.98, 601.55 and 319.34 is: 440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.98 : 601.55 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.98/601.55 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.98x = 601.55 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.98x = 192,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,098.98/435.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.61

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