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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.58, 599.58 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.58, 599.58 and 303.64 is: 418.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.58 : 599.58 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.58/599.58 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.58x = 599.58 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.58x = 182,056.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,056.47/434.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.93

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