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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.93, 651.45 and 342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.93, 651.45 and 342.70 is: 514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.93 : 651.45 = 342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.93/651.45 = 342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.93x = 651.45 × 342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.93x = 223,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,251.92/433.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.49

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