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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.61, 600.96 and 304.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.61, 600.96 and 304.71 is: 420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.61 : 600.96 = 304.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.61/600.96 = 304.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.61x = 600.96 × 304.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.61x = 183,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,118.52/435.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.37

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