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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.32, 650.73 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.32, 650.73 and 287.93 is: 431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.32 : 650.73 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.32/650.73 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.32x = 650.73 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.32x = 187,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,364.69/434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.40

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