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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.58, 598.20 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.58, 598.20 and 302.64 is: 417.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.58 : 598.20 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.58/598.20 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.58x = 598.20 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.58x = 181,039.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,039.25/433.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.55

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