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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.58, 601.43 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.58, 601.43 and 305.27 is: 421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.58 : 601.43 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.58/601.43 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.58x = 601.43 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.58x = 183,596.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,596.26/435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.50

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