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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 600.30 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 600.30 and 297 is: 409.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 600.30 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/600.30 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 600.30 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 178,289.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,289.10/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.86

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