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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.12, 651.29 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.12, 651.29 and 319.92 is: 479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.12 : 651.29 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.12/651.29 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.12x = 651.29 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.12x = 208,359.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,359.10/434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.96

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