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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.92, 601.63 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.92, 601.63 and 303.35 is: 418.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.92 : 601.63 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.92/601.63 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.92x = 601.63 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.92x = 182,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,500.69/435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.66

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