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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 598.39 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 598.39 and 302.81 is: 417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 598.39 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/598.39 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 598.39 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 181,194.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,194.73/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.48

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