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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.36, 599.64 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.36, 599.64 and 303.50 is: 418.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.36 : 599.64 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.36/599.64 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.36x = 599.64 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.36x = 181,990.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,990.74/434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.99

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