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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.61, 599.60 and 303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.61, 599.60 and 303.80 is: 419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.61 : 599.60 = 303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.61/599.60 = 303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.61x = 599.60 × 303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.61x = 182,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,156.24/434.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.13

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