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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.17, 651.28 and 280.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.17, 651.28 and 280.21 is: 420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.17 : 651.28 = 280.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.17/651.28 = 280.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.17x = 651.28 × 280.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.17x = 182,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,494.19/434.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.33

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