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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.10, 596.66 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.10, 596.66 and 301.88 is: 415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.10 : 596.66 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.10/596.66 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.10x = 596.66 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.10x = 180,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,119.72/433.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.88

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