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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.88, 600.78 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.88, 600.78 and 304.12 is: 419.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.88 : 600.78 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.88/600.78 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.88x = 600.78 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.88x = 182,709.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,709.21/435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.17

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