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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.12, 650.91 and 287.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.12, 650.91 and 287.71 is: 431.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.12 : 650.91 = 287.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.12/650.91 = 287.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.12x = 650.91 × 287.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.12x = 187,273.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,273.32/434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.39

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