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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.74, 601.13 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.74, 601.13 and 304.83 is: 420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.74 : 601.13 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.74/601.13 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.74x = 601.13 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.74x = 183,243.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,243.22/435.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.54

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