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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.28, 599.76 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.28, 599.76 and 303.06 is: 418.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.28 : 599.76 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.28/599.76 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.28x = 599.76 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.28x = 181,763.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,763.27/434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.54

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