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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.14, 598.10 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.14, 598.10 and 302.92 is: 417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.14 : 598.10 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.14/598.10 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.14x = 598.10 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.14x = 181,176.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,176.45/434.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.32

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