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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.11, 600.12 and 304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.11, 600.12 and 304.07 is: 419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.11 : 600.12 = 304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.11/600.12 = 304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.11x = 600.12 × 304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.11x = 182,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,475.49/435.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.38

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