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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 599.14 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 599.14 and 303.12 is: 418.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 599.14 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/599.14 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 599.14 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 181,611.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,611.32/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.39

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