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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.30, 652.05 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.30, 652.05 and 297 is: 445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.30 : 652.05 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.30/652.05 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.30x = 652.05 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.30x = 193,658.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,658.85/434.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.92

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