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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.33, 650.28 and 304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.33, 650.28 and 304.03 is: 455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.33 : 650.28 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.33/650.28 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.33x = 650.28 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.33x = 197,703.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,703.00/434.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.20

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