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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.76, 601.46 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.76, 601.46 and 302.99 is: 418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.76 : 601.46 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.76/601.46 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.76x = 601.46 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.76x = 182,236.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,236.37/435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.20

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