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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 598.83 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 598.83 and 302.54 is: 417.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 598.83 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/598.83 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 598.83 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 181,170.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,170.03/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.67

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