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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.54, 601.11 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.54, 601.11 and 304.62 is: 420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.54 : 601.11 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.54/601.11 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.54x = 601.11 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.54x = 183,110.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,110.13/435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.42

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