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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.72, 600.66 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.72, 600.66 and 304.32 is: 419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.72 : 600.66 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.72/600.66 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.72x = 600.66 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.72x = 182,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,792.85/435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.52

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