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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.87, 598.03 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.87, 598.03 and 302.65 is: 417.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.87 : 598.03 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.87/598.03 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.87x = 598.03 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.87x = 180,993.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,993.78/433.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.16

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