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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.26, 599.39 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.26, 599.39 and 301.49 is: 416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.26 : 599.39 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.26/599.39 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.26x = 599.39 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.26x = 180,710.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,710.09/434.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.13

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