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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.49, 598.03 and 302.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.49, 598.03 and 302.57 is: 417.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.49 : 598.03 = 302.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.49/598.03 = 302.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.49x = 598.03 × 302.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.49x = 180,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,944.43/433.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.42

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