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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.86, 598.50 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.86, 598.50 and 303.18 is: 418.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.86 : 598.50 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.86/598.50 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.86x = 598.50 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.86x = 181,453.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,453.23/433.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.23

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