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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.18, 600.12 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.18, 600.12 and 302.52 is: 417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.18 : 600.12 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.18/600.12 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.18x = 600.12 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.18x = 181,548.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,548.30/435.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.18

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