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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 650.40 and 296.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 650.40 and 296.87 is: 444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 650.40 = 296.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/650.40 = 296.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 650.40 × 296.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 193,082.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,082.39/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.80

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