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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.10, 651.48 and 318.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.10, 651.48 and 318.85 is: 478.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.10 : 651.48 = 318.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.10/651.48 = 318.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.10x = 651.48 × 318.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.10x = 207,724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,724.40/434.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.52

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