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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.14, 596.48 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.14, 596.48 and 301.92 is: 415.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.14 : 596.48 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.14/596.48 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.14x = 596.48 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.14x = 180,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,087.73/433.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.77

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