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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.51, 601.22 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.51, 601.22 and 304.29 is: 420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.51 : 601.22 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.51/601.22 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.51x = 601.22 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.51x = 182,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,945.99/435.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.07

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