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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.57, 599.83 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.57, 599.83 and 303.62 is: 419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.57 : 599.83 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.57/599.83 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.57x = 599.83 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.57x = 182,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,117.39/434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.08

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