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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.59, 601.38 and 302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.59, 601.38 and 302.95 is: 418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.59 : 601.38 = 302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.59/601.38 = 302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.59x = 601.38 × 302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.59x = 182,186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,186.57/435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.26

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