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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.14, 599.57 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.14, 599.57 and 302.92 is: 418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.14 : 599.57 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.14/599.57 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.14x = 599.57 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.14x = 181,621.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,621.74/434.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.35

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