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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.57, 598.45 and 302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.57, 598.45 and 302.62 is: 417.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.57 : 598.45 = 302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.57/598.45 = 302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.57x = 598.45 × 302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.57x = 181,099.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,099.95/433.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.70

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