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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.03, 599.99 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.03, 599.99 and 303.95 is: 419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.03 : 599.99 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.03/599.99 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.03x = 599.99 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.03x = 182,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,362.44/435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.20

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