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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.91, 601.63 and 304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.91, 601.63 and 304.82 is: 420.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.91 : 601.63 = 304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.91/601.63 = 304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.91x = 601.63 × 304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.91x = 183,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,389.60/435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.71

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