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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.31, 650.52 and 279.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.31, 650.52 and 279.78 is: 419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.31 : 650.52 = 279.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.31/650.52 = 279.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.31x = 650.52 × 279.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.31x = 182,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,002.49/434.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.06

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