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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.17, 650.79 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.17, 650.79 and 214.49 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.17 : 650.79 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.17/650.79 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.17x = 650.79 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.17x = 139,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,587.95/434.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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