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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.83, 600.54 and 303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.83, 600.54 and 303.61 is: 419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.83 : 600.54 = 303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.83/600.54 = 303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.83x = 600.54 × 303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.83x = 182,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,328.45/434.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.31

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