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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.28, 652.50 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.28, 652.50 and 291.18 is: 437.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.28 : 652.50 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.28/652.50 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.28x = 652.50 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.28x = 189,994.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,994.95/434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.49

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