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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.11, 651.33 and 280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.11, 651.33 and 280.33 is: 420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.11 : 651.33 = 280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.11/651.33 = 280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.11x = 651.33 × 280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.11x = 182,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,587.34/434.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.60

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