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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.86, 598.59 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.86, 598.59 and 302.82 is: 417.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.86 : 598.59 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.86/598.59 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.86x = 598.59 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.86x = 181,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,265.02/433.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.80

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