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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.00, 650.24 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.00, 650.24 and 303.74 is: 455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.00 : 650.24 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.00/650.24 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.00x = 650.24 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.00x = 197,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,501.41/434.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.07

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