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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.64, 598.88 and 302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.64, 598.88 and 302.42 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.64 : 598.88 = 302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.64/598.88 = 302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.64x = 598.88 × 302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.64x = 181,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,113.29/433.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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