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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.17, 598.62 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.17, 598.62 and 303.22 is: 418.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.17 : 598.62 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.17/598.62 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.17x = 598.62 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.17x = 181,513.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,513.56/434.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.07

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