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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.20, 597.94 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.20, 597.94 and 302.24 is: 417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.20 : 597.94 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.20/597.94 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.20x = 597.94 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.20x = 180,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,721.39/433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.18

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