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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.71, 600.17 and 301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.71, 600.17 and 301.89 is: 416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.71 : 600.17 = 301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.71/600.17 = 301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.71x = 600.17 × 301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.71x = 181,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,184.38/434.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.79

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