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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 599.22 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 599.22 and 303.18 is: 418.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 599.22 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/599.22 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 599.22 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 181,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,671.52/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.21

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