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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.84, 599.94 and 303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.84, 599.94 and 303.80 is: 419.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.84 : 599.94 = 303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.84/599.94 = 303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.84x = 599.94 × 303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.84x = 182,261.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,261.77/434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.15

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