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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.27, 650.78 and 325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.27, 650.78 and 325.93 is: 488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.27 : 650.78 = 325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.27/650.78 = 325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.27x = 650.78 × 325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.27x = 212,105.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,105.47/434.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.42

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