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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.01, 650.28 and 287.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.01, 650.28 and 287.67 is: 431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.01 : 650.28 = 287.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.01/650.28 = 287.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.01x = 650.28 × 287.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.01x = 187,066.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,066.05/434.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.02

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