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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.12, 599.32 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.12, 599.32 and 302.90 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.12 : 599.32 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.12/599.32 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.12x = 599.32 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.12x = 181,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,534.03/434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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