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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.34, 600.69 and 304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.34, 600.69 and 304.39 is: 420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.34 : 600.69 = 304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.34/600.69 = 304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.34x = 600.69 × 304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.34x = 182,844.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,844.03/435.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.00

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