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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.04, 650.82 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.04, 650.82 and 145.32 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.04 : 650.82 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.04/650.82 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.04x = 650.82 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.04x = 94,577.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,577.16/434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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