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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.84, 598.56 and 302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.84, 598.56 and 302.80 is: 417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.84 : 598.56 = 302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.84/598.56 = 302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.84x = 598.56 × 302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.84x = 181,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,243.97/433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.77

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