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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.10, 650.93 and 325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.10, 650.93 and 325.67 is: 488.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.10 : 650.93 = 325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.10/650.93 = 325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.10x = 650.93 × 325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.10x = 211,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,984.10/434.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.33

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