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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.84, 598.94 and 301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.84, 598.94 and 301.25 is: 415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.84 : 598.94 = 301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.84/598.94 = 301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.84x = 598.94 × 301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.84x = 180,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,432.93/433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.90

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