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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 600.08 and 301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 600.08 and 301.99 is: 416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 600.08 = 301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/600.08 = 301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 600.08 × 301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 181,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,218.16/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.82

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