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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.12, 649.89 and 279.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.12, 649.89 and 279.81 is: 418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.12 : 649.89 = 279.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.12/649.89 = 279.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.12x = 649.89 × 279.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.12x = 181,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,845.72/434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.89

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