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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.10, 651.02 and 260.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.10, 651.02 and 260.62 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.10 : 651.02 = 260.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.10/651.02 = 260.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.10x = 651.02 × 260.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.10x = 169,668.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,668.83/434.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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