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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 600.32 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 600.32 and 302.32 is: 417.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 600.32 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/600.32 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 600.32 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 181,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,490.25/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.16

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