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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.29, 650.28 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.29, 650.28 and 304.44 is: 455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.29 : 650.28 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.29/650.28 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.29x = 650.28 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.29x = 197,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,971.24/434.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.85

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