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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.36, 600.57 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.36, 600.57 and 304.68 is: 420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.36 : 600.57 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.36/600.57 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.36x = 600.57 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.36x = 182,981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,981.67/435.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.30

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