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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.07, 600.17 and 311.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.07, 600.17 and 311.53 is: 428.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.07 : 600.17 = 311.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.07/600.17 = 311.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.07x = 600.17 × 311.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.07x = 186,970.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,970.96/436.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.76

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