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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.20, 651.06 and 297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.20, 651.06 and 297.42 is: 445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.20 : 651.06 = 297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.20/651.06 = 297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.20x = 651.06 × 297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.20x = 193,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,638.27/434.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.97

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