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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.05, 651.04 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.05, 651.04 and 202.89 is: 304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.05 : 651.04 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.05/651.04 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.05x = 651.04 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.05x = 132,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,089.51/434.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.32

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