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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.34, 599.31 and 303.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.34, 599.31 and 303.39 is: 418.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.34 : 599.31 = 303.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.34/599.31 = 303.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.34x = 599.31 × 303.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.34x = 181,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,824.66/434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.62

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